In Rem Jurisdiction
Legal Definition
√In rem is a Latin term.
√meaning... "against or about a thing".
√An in rem proceeding refers to a lawsuit or other legal action directed toward property.
√Not toward a particular person.
•In Rem Jurisdction ,
√ Jurisdiction of the court over the property subject matter of the lawsuit or
other legal action brought before it.
√ The action must be brought in the court which has jurisdiction.
√Any judgment must be enforced upon the property and does not attach to a person.
√The judgment is binding on all persons who claim title to the property.
√Examples of in rem actions include partitions, actions to quiet title, or foreclosure of a lien upon real estate
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