lis pendens

American  

[lis pen-denz] / lɪs ˈpɛn dɛnz /

noun

Law.

1. a pending suit listed on the court docket.

2. the rule placing property involved in litigation under the court's jurisdiction.

3. the principle that the filing of a suit constitutes notice of the claim asserted.

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lis pendens British  

/ lɪs ˈpɛndɛnz /

noun

1. a suit pending in a court that concerns the title to land

2. a notice filed to warn interested persons of such a suit

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Etymology

Origin of lis pendens

From Latin līs pendēns

Example Sentences

The point is that the order did not specifically preclude him filing a lis pendens.

From Forbes

The indictment  charged them with fraud and contempt of court for the filing of a lis pendens, a notice of pending litigation, to warn buyers of Hovind and CSE’s continuing claim on the seized property.

From Forbes

The filing of the “lis pendens” is at the heart of the current trial in which Hovind and Hansen are charged with contempt of court and mail fraud.

From Forbes

Third, on April 24, 2008, David filed a lis pendens action with the California Recorder’s Office and the Los Angeles County Probate Court.

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Kent is facing new charges relating to the filing of a lis pendens on property that the Government had seized.

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