How Do I File a Lis Pendens in California?
Full Question:
Using your Lis Pendens notice form #CA-5023-KL. I an suiting in Federal court (I have a case #). Where it ask for the defendants, I have 3 defendants. Do I put on all 3 names? Where it ask for 'acton affects'..do I put the Address? Where 'complaint' ask for, do I use the complaint use on the Federal court complaint (TILA etc.)
08/26/2010 |
Category: Forms |
State: California |
#23020
Answer:
When filing a lis pendens using this form, all of the defendants are named at the top in the caption. The area for action affects will contain a general description of the nature of the claim, such as title to property, rights under an easement, etc., but may also contain the street address of the property. The specific address of the property affected will be entered in the area below that indicates enetering a legal description.
A lis pendens is a written notice that a lawsuit has been filed involving the title to real property or some interest in that real property. Complaint will refer to the complaint this lis pendens is giving notice of.