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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 2801. As used in this chapter:
(a) “Judgment” means a final judgment of 1 of the following:
(i) A court of record of this state.
(ii) A United States district court or bankruptcy court.
(iii) A foreign judgment filed under the uniform enforcement of foreign judgments act, 1996 PA 502, MCL 691.1171 to 691.1179.
(b) “Interest in real property” means an interest enumerated in section 6018. 1
(c) “Judgment lien” means an encumbrance in favor of a judgment creditor against a judgment debtor's interest in real property, including, but not limited to, after acquired property.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 600. Revised Judicature Act of 1961 § 600.2801 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mi/chapter-600-revised-judicature-act-of-1961/mi-comp-laws-600-2801/
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