Judicial Lien
/ˈdʒuːdɪʃəl liːn/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal claim or encumbrance on a debtor's property granted by a court judgment to satisfy a creditor's claim.
The creditor obtained a judicial lien on the debtor's real estate to secure repayment.
Forms
- judicial lien
- judicial liens
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Commentary
A judicial lien arises solely from court action, distinguishing it from consensual liens; precise identification of the lien’s scope is essential in drafting enforcement provisions.
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