It is apparent that this statute can only apply when the judgment continues to exist. Ellis v. Fiske, 1930, 60 N.D. 142, 232 N.W. 891, 71 ALR 501. The rule we have adopted precludes any application of this statute in the instant case.

The property attached was not exempt so no question arises as to whether under this section liens on property exempt to the debtor are annulled by an adjudication. But see Ellis v. Fiske, 60 N.D. 142, 232 N.W. 891, 71 A.L.R. 501, and cases cited therein. See also Chicago, B. Q.R. Co. v. Hall, 229 U.S. 511, 57 L. ed. 1306, 33 S. Ct. 885, 30 Am. Bankr. Rep. 619. Mrs. Connell stands in this position: She concededly owes the amount of the plaintiff's note and interest.

Other States, including the following, follow this rule: Florida ( Albritton v General Portland Cement Co., 344 So.2d 574, 576); Georgia ( Shabaz v Henn, 48 Ga. App. 441); Indiana ( Echelbarger v First Nat. Bank, 211 Ind. 199); Louisiana ( Losavio v Gauthier, 412 So.2d 1306, 1308); Missouri ( Pruellage v De Seaton Corp., 407 S.W.2d 36, 41); and North Dakota ( Ellis v Fiske, 60 N.D. 142).