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A claim upon specific property until a debt is satisfied
B
A sworn statement made before a notary
C
A contract transferring only possession of land
D
A certificate filed by a county clerk
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A. A claim upon specific property until a debt is satisfied
AI Explanation
A lien is a property claim that secures an obligation. In the booklet's glossary, a lien is a legal right or claim upon a specific property which attaches until a debt is satisfied. Not to be confused with a mortgage on real property, which is one written instrument that creates such a lien.
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