Flores v. Haberman

This mandamus concerns the propriety of notices to file lis pendens. Because the interest asserted by the real parties in interest is not one articulated in Texas Property Code § 12.007(a), we conditionally grant the writ of mandamus and direct the trial court to cancel the notices of lis pendens.

Plaintiffs brought a suit for conversion against Flores. They alleged that he converted property and used the proceeds to buy certain other properties. In their petition, they sought the imposition of a constructive trust on the property. They filed notices of lis pendens on the purchased properties,…