Judgment 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
- A judgment in personam was rendered against the defendant for the full amount of damages claimed by the plaintiff.
- The court issued a judgment in personam against the company, ordering it to pay a substantial sum in damages.
- In this case, the plaintiff obtained a judgment in personam against the defendant, who was held personally liable for the debt.
- A judgment in personam was entered against the corporation, resulting in a significant financial liability.
- The judge delivered a judgment in personam against the defendant, finding them personally responsible for the losses incurred by the plaintiff.