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A judgment is a determination by a court of law, usually awarding payment of money or some form of relief to a party in a lawsuit. A recorded judgment can become a lien on real estate.
In Idaho
In Idaho, a judgment affecting real property gives notice to later purchasers once it is recorded with the county recorder (Idaho Code § 55-808).
Source: Idaho Code § 55-808
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Reviewed by Kootenai Title & Bonner Title Editorial Team · Last updated June 19, 2026
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