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Mississippi Lis Pendens

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LIS PENDENS NOTICE

IN THE OF COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

PLAINTIFF

VS.

DEFENDANTS

NO.

LIS PENDENS NOTICE

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

COUNTY OF

TO THE CLERK OF THE CHANCERY COURT OF SAID COUNTY:

You are hereby notified that on the day of , 20 , suit was instituted by the undersigned in the above captioned and styled cause in the Circuit Court of County, Mississippi, and that the following are all the names of the parties to said suit:

Name of Petitioner

Name of Defendants

Kind of Suit

Name of Petitioner

Name of Defendants

Kind of Suit

Name of Petitioner

Name of Defendants

Kind of Suit

On , 20 Plaintiff filed a Motion to Dismiss Defendant without prejudice from the above captioned and styled cause.

On , 20 the undersigned filed an Amended Complaint adding the following parties to the suit:

Name of Petitioner

Name of Defendants

Kind of Suit

Name of Petitioner

Name of Defendants

Kind of Suit

The following described real estate situated in County, Mississippi is involved in said suit, to-wit:

The nature of the lien, right or interest sought to be enforced is as follows: Plaintiff brings this action to confirm title, remove clouds from title and to compel Defendants to convey legal title to the above described mineral interest based on the fact that Plaintiff has paid to purchase said interest and the Defendants and/or their successors in interest have failed to convey the above described mineral interest and, therefore, Defendants hold the interest in trust for the benefit of the Plaintiff.

WITNESS MY SIGNATURE this the day of , 20 .

Respectfully submitted,

Attorney for

Of Counsel:

Telephone:

MSB #

Attorney for

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

This is to certify that I, , attorney for the have forwarded this date a true and correct copy of the above and foregoing document, by U.S. Mail, postage fully prepaid, to

This the day of , 20 .

Signature

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Overview: Mississippi Lis Pendens explained

A Mississippi Lis Pendens is a recorded notice placed in the county land records to inform third parties that a pending legal action affects title or an interest in specific real property. It alerts prospective purchasers, lenders, and title examiners that the property may be subject to a claim, and it preserves the claimant’s equitable interest while litigation proceeds. Filing a lis pendens does not itself decide title; rather, it flags the dispute and can affect marketability and financing until the court resolves the underlying case or the notice is expunged.

Why filing a Lis Pendens matters in Mississippi

A properly prepared lis pendens preserves notice of a property-related claim, deters transfers that would prejudice the claimant, and helps protect lien or equitable interests while the dispute proceeds in court.

Why filing a Lis Pendens matters in Mississippi

Who typically files or relies on a Lis Pendens

Consult the filing county’s clerk or a licensed attorney to confirm whether a lis pendens is the appropriate instrument for your claim.

  • Real estate litigants asserting title disputes, specific performance, or foreclosure interests who need public notice of their claim.
  • Lenders, mechanics lien claimants, and creditors who want to preserve priority against subsequent purchasers or encumbrancers.
  • Title companies and closing attorneys who rely on recorded notices to flag encumbrances during title searches.

Core elements of a professional Mississippi Lis Pendens

A complete lis pendens combines case data, a clear property description, and an authenticated statement of the nature of the claim so the recorder can index and the public can identify the affected parcel.

Case caption

Include the court name and full case caption exactly as filed to link the notice to the pending lawsuit and enable public verification.

Case number

List the assigned docket or case number from the filing court so the notice can be cross-referenced with court records.

Legal description

Provide the full legal description (metes and bounds or recorded plat reference) to unambiguously identify the parcel in county records.

Statement of claim

Briefly state the nature of the action and the interest being asserted in the property to inform third parties of the dispute.

Plaintiff verification

Include the plaintiff’s or attorney’s signature and any required verification or affidavit language mandated by local practice.

Recording details

Show the county recorder block, recording date, book/page or instrument number, and any indexing instructions for clerks.

Required information and quick-field checklist

Property description: Full legal description
County recorder: Recording venue identified
Plaintiff name: Full legal party name
Defendant name: Full legal party name
Case number: Court-assigned docket number
Signature block: Signer name, capacity, date

Step-by-step: preparing a Mississippi Lis Pendens

Follow a sequential process to ensure the notice is accurate, indexed correctly, and enforceable in county records.

  • 01
    Prepare complaint: File the underlying lawsuit in the appropriate court before recording notice.
  • 02
    Draft notice: Populate case caption, case number, and full legal description exactly.
  • 03
    Authenticate: Sign and include any required verification or attorney certification.
  • 04
    Record the notice: Submit to the county recorder with required fees and copies for indexing.

Where to file and how the recording process works

Recording a lis pendens places a public notice in the county land records; county clerks index the instrument so it appears in title searches and public indices.

  • County recorder: File the notice in the county where the property is located for public indexing.
  • Clerk review: Clerks check format and accept for recording per local rules.
  • Indexing: The recorder indexes by party name and property description for title searches.
  • Effect on title: The recorded notice warns purchasers and may affect marketability until resolved.

Digital filing and e-submission considerations

Confirm county recorder and court clerk requirements; when remote notarization or e-filing is allowed, use compliant platforms and retain audit records.

  • Document formats: PDF, DOCX supported for uploads in most e-filing systems
  • Integration options: Integrates with Salesforce, NetSuite, Google Workspace, Box
  • eSignature compliance: ESIGN/UETA accepted generally; county rules may require wet ink or local acknowledgement

Timing: when to record and what to expect

Timing matters: record the lis pendens promptly after filing to ensure notice is effective for intervening purchasers and lien priority; county processing times and indexing practices vary.

Record promptly:

File as soon as plaintiff initiates the property-related action.

Clerk processing:

Processing and indexing times differ by county and workload.

Service obligations:

Continue to serve defendants per court rules after recording notice.

Expiration or discharge:

Notice remains until court resolution or formal cancellation.

Check local rules:

County-specific forms and formats are often required.

Common preparation mistakes to avoid

  • Using an incomplete or imprecise legal description that fails to identify the parcel clearly.
  • Omitting the court case number or incorrect case caption, which prevents accurate cross-referencing.
  • Failing to follow county clerk formatting or filing requirements, causing rejection or indexing errors.
  • Filing without proper authority or verification, risking sanctions or removal of the notice.

Risks and possible consequences of an incorrect lis pendens

Wrongful filing: Damages and attorney fees
Slander of title: Civil liability risk
Court sanctions: Monetary or procedural penalties
Expungement: Court order removing notice
Perjury risk: If affidavit contains false statements
Market impact: Difficulty selling or financing property

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Mississippi Lis Pendens — frequently asked questions

Answers to common questions about effect, filing, e-signatures, and removal of a lis pendens in property disputes.


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