The New York attorney general’s office has filed judgments in Westchester County, signaling the state's intention to potentially seize Donald Trump’s golf course and private estate, Seven Springs, located north of Manhattan. This move comes after a $464 million decision was made against Trump, his sons, and the Trump Organization by Judge Arthur Engoron.
Entering a judgment is the initial step in the process of attempting to recover property. Subsequent actions may include placing liens on assets, initiating foreclosure proceedings, or pursuing other legal avenues to seize the property.
Currently, judgments have been entered in New York City, where Trump owns various properties such as Trump Tower, his penthouse, 40 Wall Street, a hotel near Central Park, and multiple apartment buildings.
However, judgments have not been entered in Florida counties like Miami or Palm Beach, where properties like Mar-a-Lago and Trump National Doral Golf Club are situated, nor in Cook County, Illinois, where Trump's hotel in Chicago is located.
Trump has a limited timeframe to satisfy the judgment or seek permission from an appeals court to post a reduced amount or delay payment until after the appeal process. Trump expressed concerns about the high cost of posting the bond, stating that bonding companies may find it challenging to handle such a substantial amount.
