Cnty. Line Holdings, LLC v. McClanahan

*1069A cause of action survives one year after the death of a debtor. But not a judgment lien. Judgment liens have longevity.

A judgment debtor dies. A contest over the priority of two judgment liens ensues. Both liens were established prior to the judgment debtor's death. After the judgment debtor died, plaintiff purchased one judgment lien at the execution sale of the junior lien. Plaintiff then brought this action to quiet title against defendant's senior lien. The trial court gave judgment to plaintiff. The court concluded that enforcement of defendant's senior lien was barred by Code of Civil…