In rem jurisdiction

* IN REM JURISDICTION *
Rem is Latin for 'thing.' When a court exercises in rem jurisdiction, it exercises authority over a thing, rather than a person.

in rem jurisdiction: a basis for the court to adjudicate rights in property between specific persons; the controversy may or may not relate to the property.

Quasi in rem jurisdiction
Definition
: the jurisdiction of a court over a person which is based on the person's interests in property under the court's jurisdiction and which allows the court to issue a binding judgment against the person ...

is a broad term encompassing the numerous types of jurisdictional concepts. Jurisdiction can include the geographical area of a court's jurisdiction, subject matter jurisdiction, personal jurisdiction, long arm jurisdiction, in rem jurisdiction or ...

If there is a dispute over ownership of property would a state have diversity jurisdiction in personam jurisdiction in rem jurisdiction or no jurisdiction at all? Read answer...
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See also: Court, In rem, Jurisdiction, Person, Property