IN REM, Black's Law Dictionary (11th ed.

2019)

Black's Law Dictionary (11th ed. 2019), in rem

IN REM

Bryan A. Garner, Editor in Chief

in rem (in rem) adj. [Latin “against a thing”] (18c) Involving or determining the status of a thing, and therefore the rights of
persons generally with respect to that thing. — Also termed (archaically) impersonal. See action in rem under action (4). Cf. in
personam. — in rem, adv.
“An action in rem is one in which the judgment of the court determines the title to property and the rights of the parties, not
merely as between themselves, but also as against all persons at any time dealing with them or with the property upon which
the court had adjudicated.” R.H. Graveson, Conflict of Laws 98 (7th ed. 1974).

- quasi in rem (kway-si in rem or kway-zi) [Latin “as if against a thing”] (1804) Involving or determining the rights of a person
having an interest in property located within the court's jurisdiction. See action quasi in rem under action (4).
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