Lis Pendens, meaning "pending lawsuit" in Latin, is a public notice indicating ongoing litigation involving real property. This research guide includes information and resources on lis pendens.Latin for "pending lawsuit," lis pendens is "the jurisdiction, power, or control. Forms and applications for general courts, protection orders and garnishment. Joshua Harris, 17, was being held at the Osceola County Juve nile Detention Center after he was found in the area of Americana.