In re the Estate of Sabatino

Lawrence E. Kahn, S.

In this proceeding, the availability of a lis pendens as security is the threshold issue to be determined. Petitioner-objectant originally brought a motion asking the court to grant a lis pendens against certain property of respondent executrix. At that time, respondent consented to the filing of the lis pendens and agreed to a stipulation and order which was entered by this court on December 10, 1976. Petitioner in this instant proceeding is seeking an order to extend this lis pendens to additional property to provide further security. Respondent contends that this court…