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IN PERSONAM

\ɪn pˈɜːsənˌɑːm], \ɪn pˈɜːsənˌɑːm], \ɪ_n p_ˈɜː_s_ə_n_ˌɑː_m]\

Definitions of IN PERSONAM

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Remedies. A remedy in personam, is one where the proceedings are against the person, in contradistinction to those which are against specific things, or in rem. (q. v.) 3 Bouv. Inst. n. 2646.

1856 - A Law Dictionary
By John Bouvier

[L.] (Leg.) See In rem.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

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