Legal Definitions - litispendence

Definition: Litispendence refers to the period of time during which a lawsuit is pending.

Example: John filed a lawsuit against his former employer for wrongful termination. The litispendence period began on the day the lawsuit was filed and will continue until a final judgment is made by the court.

Explanation: The example illustrates how litispendence refers to the duration of a lawsuit, from the time it is filed until a final decision is made by the court. During this period, the parties involved in the lawsuit are not allowed to take any action that could affect the outcome of the case, such as settling or dismissing the case without the court's approval.