HomeTermsCompareFinance Judgment LienThe definition for Judgment Lien:A lien against the property of a judgment debtor. An involuntary lien. Similar MatchesAbstract Of JudgmentAbstract Of JudgmentA summary of the essential provisions of a court judgment, which when recorded in the county recorder's office, creates a lien upon the property of the defendant in that county, both presently owned or after acquired. Deficiency JudgmentDeficiency JudgmentCommonly the amount for which the borrower is personally liable on a note and mortgage if the foreclosure sale does not bring enough to cover the debt. Actually the judgment is for the total amount and not for the deficiency, the recovery from the foreclosure sale being deducted from this amount. Judgment (judgement)Judgment (judgement)The decision of a court of law. Money judgments, when recorded, become a lien on real property of the defendant. Further SuggestionsJudgment ProofClick to compare definitions of Judgment Lien Click to view definitions beginning ju |