Jurisdiction of a court over property until final disposition; from the Latin for "a pending suit."

(liss PEN DENZ) Pending suit. Also, legal notice that a dispute exists which may affect title to a certain piece of land.

Recorded notice of filing of an action affecting real property.

A notice that litigation is pending on a property.

It is a recorded document that provides notice that an action affecting a particular piece of property has been filed in a state or federal court.

Pending the suit nothing should be changed. The court having control of the property involved in the suit, issues notice, that persons dealing with the defendant regarding the subject matter of the suit do so subject to final determination of the action.

A certificate issued out of the Court of Queenâ€(tm)s Bench cautioning interested parties that some title or interest involving specific lands is being challenged through the courts.

A notice recorded for the purpose of warning all persons that the title or right of possession of certain real property is in litigation. Gives constructive notice of such litigation.

A legal notice recorded to show pending litigation relating to real property, to bind anyone acquiring an interest in the property subsequent to the date of the notice.

A legal document filed in the office of the county clerk giving notice that an action or proceeding is pending in the courts affecting the title to the property.

The lis pendens is a notice that a lawsuit is pending, the outcome of which affects title. A lis pendens is usually filed by the lender to start the foreclosure process under judicial foreclosure (just as a notice of default begins the foreclosure process under non-judicial foreclosure)

An action filed by an attorney indicating that a default has occurred

a certificate issued by the Court and filed in the Land Title Office

a document filed in the public records that notifies any prospective purchaser of property that there is litigation pending that could effect title to the property

a document filed in the public records which may also be considered constructive notice of litigation pending which could affect title to the property

a notice on the title to land that a legal action is pending

a notice that an action has been commenced and is pending in court upon the complaint of the plaintiff against the defendant on the foreclosure of a mortgage

a notice that is recorded on the title of a property in the land registry office that says that there is pending court action involving the property

a notice which is recorded in the Office of the County Recorder where the property is located and which gives notice that a legal action is pending against the property

a recorded document that serves as constructive notice to the world that an action affecting a piece of property has been started

a written notice filed with the court that becomes public notice of a claim against real property

"Suit or action pending"; document recorded with the land records to indicate a suit involving the land is pending. M-N

A notice recorded in the official records of a county to indicate that an action affecting a particular property has been filed in either a state or a federal court.

A legal notice that indicates pending litigation relating to real property and providing notice that anyone acquiring an interest in that property before the date of the notice may be bound by the outcome of the litigation.

A legal notice that property is pending litigation.

A notice of pending Court action which temporarily freezes any dealing with the property by the owner.

a legal document recorded to show pending legal action relating to real property. This gives notice that anyone acquiring an interest in the property after the date of the notice may be bound by the outcome of the legal action.

A legal instrument recorded in the county clerk's office, giving notice that a legal action is pending in the courts affecting the title to property.

Lawsuit pending. This usually is recorded in Florida to give constructive notice of pending litigation.

Latin for "suit pending". Recorded notice that a suit bas been filed, the outcome of which may affect title to certain land.

A legal notice recorded to show pending litigation relating to real property, and giving notice that anyone acquiring an interest in said property subsequent to the date of the notice may be bound by the outcome of the litigation.

A legal notice intending to bind third parties of litigation claiming an interest in real estate.

Notices of suits pending litigation, usually in matters concerning land. Litigant Person involved in a lawsuit.

Lis Pendens is Latin for “suit pending,” and is a written notice that a lawsuit has been filed, which concerns the title to the property.

Pending court action; usually applies to land title claims.

A legal document giving notice that an action or proceeding is pending in the courts which affects the title to the designated property.

Legal notice that a lawsuit is pending. Also called a notice of action.

A recorded notice of a lawsuit in process, which may change the title of property. It is the first indication of pending foreclosure in some states.

A notice recorded in the official records of a county to indicate that a suit is pending affecting the lands where the notice is recorded.

A notice recorded in the official records of a county to indicate that a lawsuit is pending affecting the lands described in the notice.

Latin. A suit pending; legal notice to the world that there is a dispute as to the title.

A recorded notice of a pending lawsuit concerning a property. Though not a lien, lis pendens provides constructive notice that an action is pending against the property.

Recorded document showing a pending litigation filed in the court. These show up on the preliminary title report and must be dealt with when transferring ownership or refinancing.

A legal notice or document that informs those involved in a real estate transaction that a pending court proceeding could affect the title to the designated property.

A recorded legal document that gives constructive notice that an action affecting a particular piece of property has been filed in a state or federal court. Lis pendens is Latin for "action pending' and is in the nature of a "quasi lien." A person who subsequently acquires an interest in that property takes it subject to any judgment that may be entered; that is, a purchaser pending a lawsuit is bound by the result of the lawsuit.

In Oklahoma, this term is for a notice filed against real property that gives public notice that litigation has been filed that affects or involves the real property shown therein.

Latin meaning "suit pending", a recorded notice of a legal claim which may affect ownership of a parcel of land.

A recorded notice of the pendency of a lawsuit. Back to the Top otice of Default A recorded notice of a borrower's failure to perform the obligations in a deed of trust. rdinance A legislative enactment of a city or county. arty Wall A wall located on a boundary line of real property and used by the owners of the property on each side.

A notice recorded in the Official Records of a County, indicating that a suit is pending in the Civil Courts affecting the lands therein described.

A pending lawsuit. A lis pendens notice is legal notice to the world that a lawsuit is pending, particularly as relates to real estate.

Public notices that a property is subject to a lawsuit, even though no such determination has been made.

(1) Latin for "a suit pending." The term may refer to any pending lawsuit. (2) A written notice that a lawsuit has been filed concerning real estate, involving either the title to the property or a claimed ownership interest in it. The notice is usually filed in the county land records office. Recording a "lis pendens" against a piece of property alerts a potential purchaser or lender that the property's title is in question, which makes the property less attractive to a buyer or lender. After the notice is filed, anyone who nevertheless purchases the land or property described in the notice takes subject to the ultimate decision of the lawsuit.

This generally refers to a notice filed in the office where deeds to land are recorded in order to warn persons that a lawsuit is pending concerning the ownership to certain property.

A warning that is placed in the public records that puts on notice to all that may be interested that the title to a particular piece of real estate is in dispute.

Notice that a lawsuit involving property has been filed.

Indicates that a law suit is in process.

(Latin: pending suit). A notice of a pending lawsuit registered against the title to property.

A recorded notice of the filing of an Action.

A pending suit. Jurisdiction, power or control which courts acquire over property in suit pending action and until final judgment. A notice of lis pendens is filed on public records for the purpose of warning all persons that title to certain property is in litigation, and that they may be bound by an adverse judgment. MARSHAL A law enforcement official who is authorized, pursuant to a warrant of eviction, to remove one party from a premises and to turn over possession to the other party.

A recorded notice of a pending lawsuit usually in association with the non-payment of mortgage. Also referred to a "Notice of Pendency. M - T

A recorded notice that tells the world that a lawsuit is in progress, the outcome of which could affect the title to a particular piece of land.

A suit that is pending, giving the court of competent jurisdiction control over the property until the case is finally disposed of.

A pending lawsuit; in real estate, the constructive notice filed in public records that a legal dispute exists over a piece of property. Back

Latin for "lawsuit pending." Recorded notice that litigation is pending on a property. Most lenders will require the clearance of the Lis Pendens prior to closing.

A notice recorded in the official records of a county to indicate that there is a pending suit affecting land within the jurisdiction.

Latin: "suit pending." Recorded notice of the filing of a suit, the outcome of which may affect title to a certain land.

A pending suit. Jurisdiction, power, or control that a court acquires over property in a suit pending action until final judgment. (See "Notice of Lis Pendens.")

A legal notice that there is litigation pending relating to the land and a warning that anyone obtaining an interest subsequent to the date of the notice may be bound by the judgment.

Notice filed in a registry of deeds warning all persons that title to certain property is in litigation.

A legal notice to the world that a lawsuit is pending concerning a certain parcel of real estate. Lis Pendens are filed in the Register of Deeds Office.

Latin meaning " a lawsuit pending".A recorded notice filed to warn potential purchasers that title to certain property is in litigation and the final judgment may adversely affect their title if they purchase.

A notice filed or recorded for the purpose of warning all persons that the title or right to the possession of certain real property is in litigation; literally "suit pending"; usually recorded so as to give constructive notice of pending litigation.

A recorded legal document giving constructive notice that an action affecting a particular property has been filed in either a state or a federal court.

A legal document recorded in the Bureau of Conveyances, which gives constructive notice that an action has been filed in either a state or federal court affecting a particular piece of property. "Lis Pendens" is a Latin term which means "action pending" and is in the nature of a quasi-lien.

A notice indicating that legal action is pending on a property

A legal notice of action given when a lawsuit is pending.

"Suit Pending", A document recorded to give constructive notice that there is a lawsuit pending that may affect the title to specific lands.

A legal document filed in either a federal or state court indicating that a suit is pending against property located in the county where the notice is recorded

It is a Latin phrase meaning "litigation pending" which is a notification of a pending lawsuit with regard to title or possession of real property; typically recorded to give "constructive notice".

A public notice, filed against specific lands, that an action at law is pending that may affect the title to the land.

A recorded legal notice of pending litigation or liens relating to a property, stating that anyone acquiring an interest in the property subsequent to the date of the notice may be legally responsible for the outcome of the litigation or payment or the lien.

From the Latin:" a pending suit"; jurisdiction of a court over property until final disposition.

Latin: a dispute or matter which is the subject of ongoing or pending litigation. Politicians will sometimes refuse to discuss a matter or an issue which is "lis pendens" because they do not want their comments to be perceived as an attempt to influence a court of law.

Generally, any pending lawsuit.

Lis pendens is Latin for "suit pending." This may refer to any pending lawsuit or to a specific situation with a public notice of litigation which has been recorded in the same location where the title of real property has been recorded. This notice secures a plaintiff's claim on the property so that the sale, mortgage, or encumbrance of the property will not diminish plaintiff's rights to the property, should plaintiff prevail in its case.