Notice of pendency

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-003478",
  "term": "Notice of pendency",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A public record filed in the land records of a county to provide constructive notice that a lawsuit affecting title to real property is ongoing. This document, also known as a lis pendens, warns potential purchasers or lenders that their interest in the property could be subject to the outcome of the litigation. It prevents the transfer of property free and clear of the dispute during the lawsuit.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/notice-of-pendency/"
}