judgment lien

A lien imposed on a judgment debtor’s nonexempt property.

• This lien gives the judgment creditor the right to attach the judgment debtor’s property.

— Also termed lien of judgment. See EXEMPT PROPERTY. [Cases: Federal Civil Procedure 2671; Judgment 752–802. C.J.S. Judgments §§ 551–616.]

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