Escrow & Title

In South Dakota, 'judgment liens' on real property arise when:

AA property owner loses a civil lawsuit and the court enters judgment against them, which attaches to their real property in the county where recorded✓ Correct
BA property fails to sell at market value
CThe government imposes zoning restrictions on the property
DA contractor completes work without a contract

Explanation

A judgment lien is created when a creditor obtains a court judgment against a debtor, which then automatically attaches to any real property owned by the debtor in the county where the judgment is recorded. It must be paid off before clear title can be conveyed to a buyer.

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