NMSA 1978, § 7-8A-6 — 7-8A-6

Burden of proof as to property evidenced by record of
check or draft.
A record of the issuance of a check, draft or similar instrument is prima facie
evidence of an obligation. In claiming property from a holder who is also the issuer, the
administrator's burden of proof as to the existence and amount of the property and its
abandonment is satisfied by showing issuance of the instrument and passage of the
requisite period of abandonment. Defenses of payment, satisfaction, discharge and
want of consideration are affirmative defenses that must be established by the holder.