Ohio Rev. Code § 2703.26 : — COURTS - GENERAL PROVISIONS - SPECIAL REMEDIESSERVICE OF SUMMONS — Lis pendens in general TEXT PDF When a complaint is filed, the action is pending so as to charge a third person with notice of its pendency. While pending, no interest can be acquired by third persons in the subject of the action, as against the plaintiff's title. R.C. §2703.26 Effective Date: 10/1/1953; 2008 HB138 9/11/2008 .