Escrow & Title

What is an 'abstract of judgment' in Virginia real estate?

AA summary of a lease agreement
BA court judgment that, when recorded (docketed) in the circuit court, creates a lien on all real property owned by the judgment debtor in that jurisdiction✓ Correct
CAn appraisal summary
DA title insurance binder

Explanation

When a court judgment is docketed (recorded) in Virginia's circuit court, it becomes a judgment lien attached to all real property the debtor owns or later acquires in that locality.

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