Death of Judgment Debtor After Trial: Effect

15 GCA § 2557 — under Presentation and Payment of Claims Against the Estate.

15 GCA § 2557

A judgment against a person who dies after trial and submission of his case to a judge sitting without a jury for decision or after a verdict is not a lien on the real property of the decedent, but is payable in due course of administration. SOURCE: California Probate Code, § 731 (as amended).