Generally, constitutional provisions and statutes on homesteads provide that a judgment is unenforceable against the homestead property of the judgment debtor. In Massachusetts, a property lien can be used to collect a court judgment.Here's how it works. A judgment lien is security for the judgment debt. Forms: Agreement for Judgment for the Defendant, Agreement for Judgment for the Plaintiff, Application to Proceed Without Prepayment of Fees and Affidavit. A judgment becomes a lien on real property for a period of 10 years. S.D. Codified Laws § 15-16-7. Both in rem and quasi in rem allow a court to exercise personal jurisdiction on the basis of the defendant's property being in the forum state. Concerned whether you'll be able to recover on your judgment after your trial is over and judgment issues? Here are some pre-trial security steps to consider.