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A consumer named Patricia obtained a court judgment against a licensed Alabama broker for $75,000 due to the broker's fraudulent conduct in a single real estate transaction. Patricia then applies to the Alabama Real Estate Recovery Fund for compensation. What is the maximum amount Patricia can recover from the Recovery Fund for this single transaction?

Correct Answer

B) $50,000

Under Code of Alabama §34-27-31, the Alabama Real Estate Recovery Fund pays a maximum of $50,000 per transaction, regardless of the actual judgment amount. Even though Patricia's court judgment is $75,000, the Recovery Fund will only compensate her up to $50,000 for this single transaction. She must first have obtained an unsatisfied court judgment before applying to the Fund.

Answer Options
A
$25,000
B
$50,000
C
$75,000
D
$150,000

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