Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

Lien/Judgement, same or different in Florida

I won a judgement in a legal case and the defendants didn't have the money to pay. A judgement was filed stating that I won the amount but looking in the public records under their home I only see the judgement and nothing that uses the word "lien". Are they one and the same? Also, is there any time limit? It's been 10 years since the judgement was filed and they are still listed as owners of the property.


Asked on 8/17/99, 9:48 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alexander M. Rosenfeld Rosenfeld & Stein, P.A.

Re: Lien/Judgement, same or different in Florida

You failed to state whether you recorded a certified copy of the final judgment with the clerk of the county wherein the real property is located. If you did, all is well. You then have a judgment lien on all non-exempt realy the debtor owns in that county. If the referenced property has been homestead property from the time you recorded your judgment lien, the lien does not attach to it because it is exempt. If you wish to dicuss the matter further, either email or call me. Telephone 305-940-8080.

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Answered on 8/25/99, 9:17 am


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