Property Ownership
In North Dakota, what is the legal effect of a 'lis pendens' on a prospective buyer?
AThe buyer is protected since the lis pendens was filed before they purchased
BThe buyer takes title subject to the outcome of the pending litigation✓ Correct
CThe buyer can remove the lis pendens by paying a fee
DThe lis pendens is automatically cleared at closing
Explanation
A recorded lis pendens provides constructive notice that litigation affecting title is pending. Anyone who purchases the property after the lis pendens is recorded takes title subject to the results of that litigation.
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