Escrow & Title
Under New York law, a 'judgment lien' attaches to real property when:
AThe court issues a summons
BA money judgment is filed and docketed in the county clerk's office of the county where the property is located✓ Correct
CThe judgment creditor records a lis pendens
DThe judgment debtor receives notice of the judgment
Explanation
In New York, a money judgment becomes a lien on real property in a county when it is filed and docketed in that county's clerk's office. It attaches to all real property owned by the judgment debtor in that county.
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