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The homestead is subject to execution or forced sale in satisfaction of judgments obtained:

(a) before the declaration of homestead is recorded, and which, at the time of such recordation, constitute liens upon the premises;

(b) on debts secured by mechanics, contractors, subcontractors, artisans, architects, builders, laborers of every class, materialmen’s or vendors’ liens upon the premises;

(c) on debts secured by encumbrances on the premises executed and acknowledged by husband or wife, by a claimant of a married person’s separate homestead, or by an unmarried claimant; or (d) on debts secured by encumbrances on the premises, executed and recorded before the declaration of homestead was filed for record.
SOURCE: CC ‘1241 R/R by P.L. 15-113:10.