money judgments

Question 1

how to enforce money jdugment

Answer 1

acquire lien on debtors property (public act) and then converting that lien by levying on the property and selling it

public act - recording or repossessing personal property

all property can have a lien except exempt property

Question 2

duration

Answer 2

(1) prior to July 1, 2021 – 20 years from date of judgment

(2) on or after July 1, 2021 – 10 years from date of judgment

EXTENSION – 20 years by motion (only actual notice need be given to debtor, not service)

Question 3

domesticating state sister judgments

Answer 3

(1) register jdugment in office of clerk where enforcement is sought

(2) notify D of the registration in writing