Contrevo v. Mercury Finance Co.

OPINION

By the Court, Douglas, J.:

In response to a certified question submitted by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada, we consider whether an NRS 17.150 abstract judgment lien attaches to homestead property that is fully exempt, both at the time that the judgment lien is recorded and at the time that the homestead property is sold. We hold that an abstract judgment lien under NRS 17.150 cannot attach to such homestead property and that such a lien is void and ineffective as to the exempt equity in such property.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Appellant-Debtor Letitia…