Escrow & Title
A title search reveals a judgment lien against the seller from a prior lawsuit. At closing in Tennessee, this lien must typically be:
AIgnored if the judgment is over 10 years old
BSatisfied or released before or at closing to convey clear title✓ Correct
CDisclosed only to the buyer's lender
DTransferred to the buyer as part of the purchase
Explanation
A judgment lien against the seller is an encumbrance on title. To convey marketable title, the seller must satisfy or obtain a release of the judgment before or at closing.
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