Escrow & Title
A Wyoming property is sold and the title search reveals an old judgment lien against the seller. At closing, this lien must be:
ATransferred to the buyer as part of the purchase
BPaid off from the sale proceeds before the seller receives any money✓ Correct
CIgnored if it is more than 5 years old
DAssumed by the buyer
Explanation
Judgment liens attach to real property and must be satisfied (paid off) from the sale proceeds at closing before clear title can pass to the buyer. Title companies typically pay these from escrow at closing.
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