Judgment-creditor's lien
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From 15 U.S. 396 - Thelusson v. Smith · 1817Most cited · 121 citing opinions
A judgment gives to the judgment creditor a lien on the debtor's lands, and a preference over all subsequent judgment creditors. But the act of congress defeats this preference in favour of the United States, in the cases specified in the 65th section of the act of 1799.