Property Ownership
Which of the following is a general (involuntary) lien that attaches to all real property owned by the debtor in a county?
AMechanic's lien
BMortgage lien
CJudgment lien✓ Correct
DTax lien for special assessments
Explanation
A judgment lien is a general lien that attaches to all real property the debtor owns (or acquires) in the county where the judgment is recorded. It is involuntary (the debtor did not choose to create it) and must be satisfied before title can be conveyed clear of the lien.
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