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To file a judgment lien, an abstract of judgment (commonly called an "AJ") must be recorded in the county where the real property is located or where property could be owned in the future. Rules for the issuance of an abstract of judgment can be found in Section 52.002 of the Texas Property Code.

The easy definition is that a judgment is an official decision rendered by the court with regard to a civil matter. A judgment lien, sometimes referred to as an ?abstract of judgment,? is an involuntary lien that is filed to give constructive notice and is to attach to the Judgment Debtor's property and/or assets.

Judgment creditors usually record this kind of lien on property with title papers, such as a car or a business's assets. If, for example, you tried to sell your car, the lien would appear, and you'd have to pay off the judgment creditor before selling.

A judicial lien is created when a court grants a creditor an interest in the debtor's property, after a court judgment.