Under a 10-year judgment lien statute, a judgment is a lien on real property then owned or subsequently acquired by the judgment debtor for 10 years. If the debtor sells property within the 10-year period, what is the effect on the proceeds?

Under a 10-year judgment lien statute, a judgment is a lien on real property then owned or subsequently acquired by the judgment debtor for 10 years. If the debtor sells property within the 10-year period, what is the effect on the proceeds?

• A. The lien does not attach to sale proceeds.
• B. The sale proceeds are used to satisfy the lien.
• C. The lien is extinguished by the sale.
• D. The lien attaches to future property but not to sale proceeds.

Answer: (B)