Property Ownership

In Kansas, what is a 'judgment lien' and how does it affect real property?

AA lien placed voluntarily by the property owner
BA lien resulting from a court judgment that attaches to all real property owned by the debtor in the county where filed, preventing sale without satisfying the judgment✓ Correct
CA lien only on the property that was the subject of the lawsuit
DA government tax lien for unpaid income taxes

Explanation

A judgment lien arises when a court enters a money judgment and the creditor records the judgment in the county where the debtor owns real estate. It attaches to all of the debtor's real property in that county and must be satisfied before clear title can be conveyed.

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