Judgement In Personam (Noun)
Meaning
A judgment rendered against an individual (or corporation) for the payment of money damages.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The court issued a judgment in personam, ordering the defendant to pay $100,000 in damages to the plaintiff.
- Because the defendant was physically present in the court's jurisdiction, the court had the authority to enter a judgment in personam.
- A judgment in personam is used to enforce a court's decision when a monetary award is required from an individual or corporation.
- When the defendant failed to respond to the lawsuit, the court granted a default judgment in personam against the defendant.
- In a personal injury lawsuit, the plaintiff may seek a judgment in personam against the defendant for compensation of their losses.