In personam
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-002539
Referring to a legal action or jurisdiction that is directed against a specific person or entity, rather than against property. A court with in personam jurisdiction has the power to render a judgment that binds the defendant personally. This type of jurisdiction requires proper service of process on the defendant.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-002539 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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