Document background
The Notice of Judgment Lien is a critical document in Nigerian debt recovery and judgment enforcement proceedings. It is used when a judgment creditor seeks to secure their interest in a judgment debtor's property following a successful court judgment. The document must comply with Nigerian legislation, particularly the Sheriffs and Civil Process Act and relevant state laws. A Notice of Judgment Lien includes essential details such as the judgment amount, property description, parties' information, and court details. It serves multiple purposes: providing public notice of the lien, establishing priority among creditors, and facilitating eventual enforcement of the judgment through property seizure or sale if necessary. The document must be properly registered with relevant authorities and served on interested parties to be effective.
