Escrow & Title

In Montana, a 'judgment lien' attaches to real property when:

AThe judgment is issued by a court
BThe judgment is docketed (recorded) in the county where the debtor's property is located✓ Correct
CThe judgment creditor serves the property owner with notice
DThe judgment debtor fails to pay within 30 days

Explanation

In Montana, a money judgment becomes a lien on the debtor's real property in a county when the judgment is docketed (recorded) in that county's clerk of court records. The lien attaches to all non-exempt real property the debtor owns in that county.

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