A list pendens is a legal document filed in Pennsylvania to notify the public that a property is involved in a lawsuit. A lis pendens is a notice filed with the Court (in the office of the Prothonotary or Office of Judicial Support) designed to put the entire world on notice.Lis Pendens is a legal term meaning "lawsuit pending" and serves as a public notice filed against a property involved in litigation. You can file a summons and lis pendens in any ejectment case. Next, provide a description of the real estate involved in the suit. A lis pendens is a document that is filed in the public records that alerts the world that someone is asserting claim over the property. Visit your county recorder's office and ask to file a Notice of Lis Pendens. This article will discuss the intended purpose of lis pendens notices and why Texas lawmakers should consider new ways to curb their frequent misuse.