Telephone 703-691-7320 (press 3, then 3) (TTY 711). Overview. A lis pendens, Latin for "lawsuit pending," is a written notice to the public that a lawsuit has been filed involving a piece of real estate."Lis pendens" is Latin for "a pending suit. " In the distant past, a court decree bound the rights of the parties before the court, and any purchaser. The lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. The lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. I knew there was something that could be done but no one in Florida apparently wants to work with out of state people. "Business Day" means each day which is not a Legal Holiday. "Capital Stock" means: (1) in the case of a corporation, corporate stock;. J By. Wm f i-tae Co. LIS PENDENS.