Mangione v. Jaffe

Opinion by

TOM RICKHOFF, Justice.

We are asked to determine whether the trial court erred in canceling a lis pendens filed by appellant, Joseph Mangione. Because Mangione’s suit affects the property only collaterally, we affirm.

BACKGROUND

In April 1999, Mangione and Jeffrey Jaffe entered into two Sales Agreements with the appellees, Morris D. Jaffe, Sr.; Morris D. Jaffe, Jr.; Jaffe Group, Inc.; and Four J. Real Estate, Ltd. (collectively, the Sellers) for the purchase of 100% of the Sellers’ interest in Central Park Mall Joint Venture (“CPMJV”). CPMJV’s sole asset is the Central Park Mall in San…