judgment in personam (Meaning)

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judgment in personam (n)

a judgment rendered against an individual (or corporation) for the payment of money damages

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She obtained a judgment in personam against the defendant, establishing his personal liability for the damages.
The court's judgment in personam created a legal obligation for the defendant to pay the plaintiff the awarded damages.
In the judgment in personam, the plaintiff was awarded both compensatory and punitive damages.
Since it was a judgment in personam, the defendant could not avoid liability by transferring his assets to a third party.
Because of the judgment in personam, the defendant's wages were garnished to satisfy the judgment.
The judgment in personam did not affect the defendant's property located outside the jurisdiction of the court.
The judgment in personam established a personal relationship of debtor and creditor between the plaintiff and the defendant.
The judgment in personam was enforceable against the defendant's personal property, such as his car and bank accounts.
The plaintiff registered the judgment in personam with the appropriate government agency to create a lien against the defendant's real estate.
The judgment in personam was final and binding on the defendant, and he was legally obligated to comply with its terms.

a judgment rendered against an individual (or corporation) for the payment of money damages

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

She obtained a judgment in personam against the defendant, establishing his personal liability for the damages.

The court's judgment in personam created a legal obligation for the defendant to pay the plaintiff the awarded damages.

In the judgment in personam, the plaintiff was awarded both compensatory and punitive damages.

Since it was a judgment in personam, the defendant could not avoid liability by transferring his assets to a third party.