Understanding judgements

Posted by Jom on February 12, 2003 at 03:14:12:

I was researching the clerk and recorder records on a few foreclosure properties today. In two instances, the owner of the property had judgements recorded against them. One for a business matter. The other for some form of fraud they committed. While it was very clear that the judgement was filed against the individual, it was not clear (to me) if it was attached to the property. These judgements were brought by individuals, but confirmed by civil court.

Does the judgement attach automatically to their property? If so, what happens in the case that their first lien holder forecloses?

Thanks.

Jom

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:  I was researching the clerk and recorder records on a few foreclosure properties today. In two instances, the owner of the property had judgements recorded against them. One for a business matter. The other for some form of fraud they committed. While it was very clear that the judgement was filed against the individual, it was not clear (to me) if it was attached to the property. These judgements were brought by individuals, but confirmed by civil court. 

: Does the judgement attach automatically to their property? If so, what happens in the case that their first lien holder forecloses? 

: Thanks. 

: Jom


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