Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Alabama

Domestication of Judgement

I won a judgement in Delaware Superior Court and want to place liens against Defendant's real estate in Alabama and Michigan. I am pro se and learning everything the hard way. What are my next steps, what forms do I need? If I force real estate to Sheriff's sale, as third lien-holder, will there be any proceeds left after the banks bid or should I try to buy properties and resell? Thanks for your consideration.


Asked on 6/26/04, 3:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Kreitlein Robert Kreitlein, Attorney at Law

Re: Domestication of Judgement

Well, the first thing you will need to do is have the judgment recognized here in AL. Once that is done, you can file a lien on the property, or if you know of some personal property as well, you can execute on that or maybe seek garnishment of bank accounts or other monies owed. As for the execution on the real property, you are correct to note that such an action will just cause the previous two lienholders to foreclose. Those situations can be complicated and dealing with mortgage companies can be tiring. I would suggest filing the lien but holding off on execution until you try executing on some personal property first or maybe finding some bank accounts to garnish. Have you conducted any post-judgment discovery? Let me know if you need any additional help. 205-915-9991

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Answered on 6/28/04, 5:32 pm


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