What exactly is the high bidder purchasing?
The purchaser at a sheriff's sale is acquiring the interest of the judgment debtor in the property levied upon. For example, if the interest of the judgment debtor in a motor vehicle is subject to a lien, then that is what the bidder is buying. For real property, if the debtor's interest is governed by a joint tenancy or other deed restriction or is subject to a superior lien or encumbrance, then that is what the bidder is purchasing.

The purchaser is acquiring the judgment debtor's right, title, and interest in or to the property, whatever that may be. The sheriff does not research such things nor make opinions or assertions relative to such matters.

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