Fact Pattern 20-1 Mary's Home Is in a State That Has a $30,000

question 41

Multiple Choice

Fact Pattern 20-1
Mary's home is in a state that has a $30,000 homestead exemption.Mary de-faults on a $60,000 debt that she owes to Nina.Mary's home is sold at auc-tion for $80,000.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 20-1.Mary will receive

• A)$0.
• B)$30,000.
• C)$50,000.
• D)$60,000.

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