You can't pay bills with a judgment: How to turn a court victory into a judgment lien, and use it to collect from your customer's property. A Notice of Mechanic's Lien may be filed against a property for non payment of funds, for work performed or materials furnished.To place a judgment lien, you or your attorney file an abstract of judgment (AJ) in any county where the defendant owns nonexempt property. The debtor does not need to show that she has equity in the property to avoid a judicial lien or NPMSI because the statute says an exemption to. A judgment lien arises when a court rules you owe a debt, allowing the creditor to claim your nonexempt property until the debt is paid. Please do not mail cash or personal checks. The order entered February 15, 2005 confirmed a referee's report on personal jurisdiction and granted plaintiff Morris I. Geltzer's motion for summary judgment. What taxes can I pay with an e-Check? In Texas, judgment liens can remain attached to your property for up to 10 years. An execution issued out of a City Court may be levied against, that is, used to seize, only personal property of the Judgment Debtor (UCCA Section 1504).