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Bellamy v. Sabine: The English Case Behind Lis Pendens and Section 52 of the TPA
Nyaya Prep • Published • 3 min read
A buyer who purchases property during a pending suit is bound by the result. This post explains the doctrine of lis pendens through Bellamy v. Sabine (1857) and Section 52 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, including the Ram Peary ruling on good-faith buyers and how to answer problem questions in judiciary exams. It also gives a ready method for problem questions on property transfers during a suit.
- Bellamy v. Sabine
- Doctrine of Lis Pendens
- Section 52 Transfer of Property Act
- Ram Peary v. Gauri
- Civil Judge Exam
- PCS J Exam
- APO Exam