Judgement/Lien questions

[LilNeon316]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Maryland

I had a judgement entered against me in 11/2002. In 2004, a lien was entered against me for the same case, same amount. Does anyone know if the court is allowed to wait 2 years to enter the lien? This item is also showing up twice on my credit report, but it is the same case. I ordered a copy of the case from the court to see if there were any errors in serving/filing. I do not recall being served for the lien. Any input would be appreciated. I am trying to get this vacated. ThanksWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

[dfromnyli]

Originally Posted by LilNeon316

I had a judgement entered against me in 11/2002. In 2004, a lien was entered against me for the same case, same amount. Does anyone know if the court is allowed to wait 2 years to enter the lien? This item is also showing up twice on my credit report, but it is the same case. I ordered a copy of the case from the court to see if there were any errors in serving/filing. I do not recall being served for the lien. Any input would be appreciated. I am trying to get this vacated.

you are a little confused on the process. state laws and local practice usually have different variations on how judgment lien is created but the process in each state is usually pretty similar.

A judgment gets entered against you, then the judgment creditor can obtain whats called in NY a transcript of judgment (other states may call it an abstract, certified copy etc) and this has to be filed in the county clerks office/ county recorders office where the judgment debtor owns real property. The judgment would typically then be satisfied if you went to transfer the title, sell the property, or refinance.