Lis Pendens

Definition

• 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.

Synonyms
suit pending, lis pend

Related Terms and Acronyms

• Bill of Sale (BS) — Acronym, Important,
  • A written document that serves as evidence of the transfer of title to personal property.
• Caveat — Definition,
  • A charge or instrument placed on land title.
  • To give warning, notice or caution; beware.
• Conveyance — Definition,
  • A document that transfers a property title.
  • To move something.
• Land Title — Definition,
  • The legal document conveying title to a property.
• Legal Description (lgdc) — Abbreviation,
  • A way of identifying a piece of property in writing that is acceptable to a court.
• Title — Definition,
  • Evidence of a person's right to possession ownership of a property.