Judgment Lien


Definition of "Judgment lien"

Renee Joseph
  Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Court order in which the (judgment) creditor is granted a lien against the property of the (judgment) debtor for the nonpayment of the amount due. Furthermore, this action extends the claim's life as far as the statute of limitations is concerned.


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