United States v. McDermott, 507 U.S. 447, 16 (1993)

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UNITED STATES v. McDERMOTT

Thomas, J., dissenting

to a "secret lien for assessed taxes." Pioneer American, 374 U. S., at 89. I would adhere to a more flexible choateness principle, which would protect the priority of validly docketed judgment liens.

Accordingly, I respectfully dissent.

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