Reviewed case brief
Bellamy v Sabine
(1857) 1 De G & J 566
The doctrine of lis pendens is not based on actual or constructive notice but on the independent principle of public policy and necessity — litigation must bind not only parties but all who acquire interests from them during pendency.
- Court
- Court of Appeal in Chancery (England)
- Year
- 1857
- Subjects
- Property Law
- Reviewed
- 2026-06-30
Rule established
Lis pendens operates on principle of public policy and necessity, not on notice
Facts
Issues
Held
Ratio decidendi
How to use it in an exam
Editorial source
(1857) 1 De G & J 566
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