The Lis Pendens Docket shall contain all lis pendens filed with the clerk and shall be properly indexed by the names of the parties.
Rule 39.4.Lis Pendens Docket
Rule 39. DOCKETING AND INDEXING · Not amended since adoption on record · Last verified July 17, 2026
In one sentenceRule 39.4 requires the clerk to maintain a dedicated Lis Pendens Docket recording every lis pendens notice filed with the court, indexed by the names of the parties so title searchers can find pending litigation affecting a property.
Full Text of Rule 39.4
Plain-English Summary
A lis pendens is a formal notice that a lawsuit is pending over a piece of property — it warns anyone checking title that the property’s ownership or status could change based on the outcome of a case. Rule 39.4 requires the clerk to keep these notices in their own docket, separate from the general civil docket.
The rule is brief because its job is narrow: collect every lis pendens filed with the clerk’s office and index each one by the names of the parties involved. That indexing matters in practice, since title examiners, lenders, and buyers rely on the ability to search by name to spot litigation that might cloud a property’s title before a transaction closes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What must the Lis Pendens Docket contain?
It must contain all lis pendens notices filed with the clerk.
How is the Lis Pendens Docket organized?
It must be properly indexed by the names of the parties.
Is the Lis Pendens Docket part of the general Civil Docket?
No, Rule 39 treats it as a separate docket the clerk must maintain in addition to the Civil Docket.
Who typically searches the Lis Pendens Docket?
The rule itself does not name specific users, but by requiring indexing by party name, it is structured for anyone checking whether pending litigation affects a piece of property.
Does Rule 39.4 specify what happens when litigation involving a lis pendens ends?
No, the text of Rule 39.4 addresses only the docket’s contents and indexing, not procedures for removing or updating entries after a case concludes.
Source & verification. Rule text and amendment history are
reproduced verbatim from the Uniform Superior Court Rules, published by the
Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia. Last verified July 17, 2026.
· Official source
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