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WRIT REM [1 record]

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Record 1 2010-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rules of Court
  • Maritime Law
CONT

Although, as has already been explained, a writ in rem can not be served outside the jurisdiction and can only be served on the vessel if she comes into the jurisdiction ...

OBS

In rem is latin for "in a thing". In a lawsuit, an action in rem is directed towards some specific piece of property, rather than being a claim for, say, monetary compensation against a person (which is an in person or personal action).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Règles de procédure
  • Droit maritime
OBS

«in rem» s'écrit entre les guillemets selon le tome 6 : Droit commercial du vocabulaire de Common law, Éditions du Centre Universitaire de Moncton, 1994, p. 119.

Spanish

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