Question 1

The term "super-priority liens" applies to both artisan's and mechanic's liens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What happens if an exemption filed in court by a debtor is limited to a certain amount of money?

Accepted Answer

A)   The debtor will lose his entire exemption if the property is valued over the designated amount.
B)   An appraiser assesses the value of the property claimed by the debtor as an exemption.
C)   The debtor has the burden of proving the value of the exempt property.
D)   The creditor has the burden of proving the value of the exempt property.
E)   The value of the exempt property is determined based on the original purchase price.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

If the proceeds from a judicial sale are greater than the debt owed the contractor after the sale, the surplus is paid to ________?

Accepted Answer

A)   the court
B)   the contractor
C)   the IRS
D)   they are split between the contractor and the debtor
E)   any excess funds from a sale to pay the lien go to the debtor.F) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 4

Discuss the rights of a surety and a guarantor including rights when multiple co-sureties or guarantors owe the debtor's obligation to a creditor.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Which of the following is a court-ordered judgment permitting a local court officer, such as a sheriff, to seize a debtor's property before the entry of a final judgment in an underlying case?

Accepted Answer

A)   Garnishment
B)   Attachment
C)   Contempt
D)   Fixture
E)   Law enforcement lienF) A) and D)
G) B) and E) B

Question 6

Which of the following are a class of items that are typically not exempt from seizure to satisfy a debt through a judicial lien?

Accepted Answer

A)   Household items
B)   Tools to carry on a trade
C)   Cell phones
D)   Clothing
E)   Equity in a vehicleF) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 7

A[n] ________ lien is a lien that is created solely through statute, regardless of whether the debtor wishes the lien to be created.

Accepted Answer

A)   Consensual
B)   Statutory
C)   Judgment
D)   Approved
E)   EvaluatedF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following was the result in the case of Alabama Court of Civil Appeals in the text in which the plaintiffs claimed argued that, because the execution was irregular, the writ of execution should be quashed?

Accepted Answer

A)   the circuit court did not enter a judgment, due to the petition to quash the writ of execution by the plaintiff.
B)   the defendant sold property to satisfy the default judgement and returned the excess proceeds to the plaintiff.
C)   the defendant in the case properly advertised the sale of property before sale, therefore meeting statutory requirements in Alabama.
D)   the Court of Appeals determined the circuit court was correct to not grant Sharp the relief requested.
E)   the Court of Appeals determined the circuit court erred in declining to grant Sharp the relief requested.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 9

What is the purpose of a creditor seeking a court order for attachment?

Accepted Answer

A)   To protect secured creditors
B)   To ensure a debtor doesn't sell or hide property to try to avoid paying debt
C)   To obtain court permission to immediately allow a creditor to seize a debtor's property
D)   To garnish a debtor's wages
E)   Creditors cannot seek a court order for attachmentF) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

If a mechanic builds a music room on a house, the mechanic can create a lien on the piano kept in the music room.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What process does a contractor usually have to go through to create a lien?

Accepted Answer

A)   The lien is created automatically be operation of law. There is no process.
B)   The contractor must get consent of the homeowner to create a lien.
C)   The homeowner must voluntarily agree in a written pre-construction contract to allow the contractor to create a lien.
D)   The contractor must file a written notice of the lien on the property with the county clerk within a designated period of time.
E)   The contractor must file a lawsuit and ask the court to impose a judicial lien.F) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 12

A surety is primarily liable to the creditor for a debtor's debt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a requirement if a contractor decides to foreclose on a lien?

Accepted Answer

A)   Consent of the homeowner to the original lien.
B)   Notice of foreclosure to the homeowner.
C)   Filing of a foreclosure action within a designated period of time after filing the lien.
D)   Advertisement of the foreclosure sale.
E)   A timely foreclosure sale within state deadlines.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT generally part of the procedure a creditor must follow before attaching?

Accepted Answer

A)   Filing a lawsuit against a debtor alleging a debt is owed.
B)   Posting a bond with the court covering costs associated with the attachment
C)   Providing a legal basis at a court hearing for the attachment
D)   Proving that the creditor has a secured interest in the property
E)   Listing the grounds for the attachment applicationF) B) and E)
G) D) and E) D

Question 15

When a person hires a worker to make improvements on real property but is later unable to pay the worker, the worker can create a[n] ________ lien on the person's improved real property.

Accepted Answer

A)   Mechanic's
B)   Approved
C)   Constructive
D)   Improvement
E)   AcknowledgedF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 16

________ liens are either imposed by a court or can be created by a sales contract and are issued in the interest of fairness.

Accepted Answer

A)   Blended
B)   Consummate
C)   Possessory
D)   Equitable
E)   JudicialF) B) and C)
G) C) and E) D

Question 17

A ________ is a contract between a creditor and a third party who agrees to pay another person's debt and is primarily liable for the debt whereas in a ________, a third party, must pay a debt only after the debtor has defaulted.

Accepted Answer

A)   Suretyship; guaranty
B)   Guaranty; certified agreement
C)   Certified agreement; suretyship
D)   Certified agreement; guaranty
E)   Guaranty; suretyshipF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

A mechanic's lien must be on personal property, not real property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following was the result in Alcantar v. Sanchez, the case in the text involving whether the bank was responsible for conversion when it seized a joint account owned by a father and his sons to collect the debts on a writ of garnishment?

Accepted Answer

A)   Absent clear and convincing evidence of a different intent, the ownership of the funds at issue in this case corresponded with net contributions according to the laws and the bank wrongfully converted the accounts.
B)   The court ruled that absent good faith - the bank could not be responsible for conversion since it was acting on a writ of garnishment.
C)   The court ruled that the accounts were not subject to garnishment because it would be against public policy to find as such.
D)   The court ruled that the accounts were subject to garnishment because the accounts constituted debts due the defendant no matter who owned them.
E)   The court ruled that the payments were subject to garnishment based on public policy and that the son would have to bring an interpleader action to allocate the correct amount owed on the debt.F) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 20

Why is it important for a creditor to perfect a secured interest if there is the potential that a lien will subsequently be placed on the same property?

Accepted Answer

A)   Because otherwise the creditor will not be able to make a claim if the lien holder makes a claim.
B)   Because otherwise the creditor has to split the proceeds of property with the lien holder.
C)   Because the lien creditor will completely take over the secured interest.
D)   Because the secured interest will be lost if a lien is placed on the property.
E)   Because a lien creditor will have priority over an unsecured interest.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Exam 31: Other Creditors Remedies and Suretyship

The term "super-priority liens" applies to both artisan's and mechanic's liens.

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What happens if an exemption filed in court by a debtor is limited to a certain amount of money?

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If the proceeds from a judicial sale are greater than the debt owed the contractor after the sale, the surplus is paid to ________?

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Discuss the rights of a surety and a guarantor including rights when multiple co-sureties or guarantors owe the debtor's obligation to a creditor.

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Which of the following is a court-ordered judgment permitting a local court officer, such as a sheriff, to seize a debtor's property before the entry of a final judgment in an underlying case?

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Which of the following are a class of items that are typically not exempt from seizure to satisfy a debt through a judicial lien?

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A[n] ________ lien is a lien that is created solely through statute, regardless of whether the debtor wishes the lien to be created.

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Which of the following was the result in the case of Alabama Court of Civil Appeals in the text in which the plaintiffs claimed argued that, because the execution was irregular, the writ of execution should be quashed?

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What is the purpose of a creditor seeking a court order for attachment?

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If a mechanic builds a music room on a house, the mechanic can create a lien on the piano kept in the music room.

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What process does a contractor usually have to go through to create a lien?

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A surety is primarily liable to the creditor for a debtor's debt.

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Which of the following is NOT a requirement if a contractor decides to foreclose on a lien?

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Which of the following is NOT generally part of the procedure a creditor must follow before attaching?

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When a person hires a worker to make improvements on real property but is later unable to pay the worker, the worker can create a[n] ________ lien on the person's improved real property.

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________ liens are either imposed by a court or can be created by a sales contract and are issued in the interest of fairness.

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A ________ is a contract between a creditor and a third party who agrees to pay another person's debt and is primarily liable for the debt whereas in a ________, a third party, must pay a debt only after the debtor has defaulted.

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A mechanic's lien must be on personal property, not real property.

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Which of the following was the result in Alcantar v. Sanchez, the case in the text involving whether the bank was responsible for conversion when it seized a joint account owned by a father and his sons to collect the debts on a writ of garnishment?

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Why is it important for a creditor to perfect a secured interest if there is the potential that a lien will subsequently be placed on the same property?

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