Recording the abstract of judgment with the county recorder places a judgment lien on any real estate that the defendant owns in that county at the time of the recording or may own in the future.
If you live in the unincorporated area of Dallas County and would like to verify, change or apply for a new address, please e-mail or call the Development Coordinator at development@dallascounty or 214-653-6565.
To remove the lien against the home, the debtor must obtain a discharge or release of the abstract of judgment. The judgment creditor listed on the abstract should be contacted.
Important Information about E-filing with a Dallas County JP 3-1 Bulk filings of 5 or more must be filed electronically. Case information must be entered in all capital letters. Writs or notices must be a single filing. All documents must be signed electronically and must include:
An abstract of judgment is a document that is filed in the property records of a county. This filing provides details about the judgment and about the debtor so that it can be properly indexed.
A) An Abstract of Judgment puts a lien on any real property the defendant may own in a particular county or counties where the Abstract is recorded. This can be obtained after the final judgment has been signed.
Any attorney may reserve up to three weeks in any calendar year for vacations by sending a "vacation letter" for each case (with appropriate cause number and style) to the Court Coordinator and opposing counsel, reserving weeks in which no hearings, depositions, or trials are set as of the date of the letter.
Include any necessary details to support your request or statement. This may include dates caseMoreInclude any necessary details to support your request or statement. This may include dates case numbers or descriptions of documents 8. Close the letter thank the clerk for their time and assistance.
Start the body of your letter with enthusiasm for the position. Continue with an interesting statement about how your professional abilities closely match the prospective job. This is your opportunity to make a positive first impression and set yourself apart from other applicants with experience in the courtroom.