In Re: Todd McLauchlan

Summary

The court answered a certified question affirmatively, holding that under the version of Arizona's homestead statutes in effect when the relevant events occurred, a recorded judgment lien may reach homestead-property equity exceeding the statutory exemption. The court relied on the plain language of the statutory cross-reference and rejected arguments based on legislative history, prior interpretations, and later amendments. It denied the request for attorney fees because the governing law had been uncertain.