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Abstract judgemnet , timely defense

As fas as the absract judgement being valid for ten yrs. , unless renewed and filing a defense in a timely mannner..I only found out about this judgement , dated 1997,when I applied for a loan using the property as collateral.Please advise


Asked on 2/04/08, 12:03 pm

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Cheryl Rivera Smith The Smith Law Firm

Re: Abstract judgemnet , timely defense

Once the AJ has expired, the judgment holder has 6 months to renew. If you check the county record and it has not been timely renewed, the obligation is extinguished.

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Answered on 2/04/08, 12:55 pm


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