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What is a 'lis pendens' and how does it affect a Delaware real estate transaction?

AA Latin term for the legal description of a property
BA notice recorded in the public records indicating that a lawsuit affecting title to the property is pendingCorrect
CSimply a court order that directly requires the property to be sold immediately at a public auction, in general
DA recorded document confirming a property's clear title

Why A notice recorded in the public records indicating that a lawsuit affecting title to the property is pending Is Correct

Answer B: A notice recorded in the public records indicating that a lawsuit affecting title to the property is pending

A lis pendens ('suit pending') is a recorded notice that a lawsuit has been filed which may affect title to a specific property. It clouds title and effectively prevents the property from being sold with clear title until the litigation is resolved.

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