Sample Opposition to Motion to Expunge Lis Pendens in California

Sample Opposition to Motion to Expunge Lis Pendens in California. This sample opposition to a motion to expunge a Lis Pendens in California is filed on the grounds that (1) plaintiff has met their burden of showing that the complaint or cross-complaint states a real property claim as defined in Code of Civil Procedure section 405.4 as the causes of action affect the title to, or right to possession of specific real property,  (2) plaintiff has met their burden of showing the probable validity of their claim as defined in Code of Civil Procedure section 405.3 as they have shown that it is more likely than not that they will obtain a judgment against the defendant on the claim. The opposition also requests  sanctions against the moving party pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 405.38 on the grounds that the moving party filed the motion to expunge the Lis Pendens without a showing of good cause or substantial justification. The sample has been revised and updated in 2019, is 13 p