LEGAL WORD
Jus in personam
Latin phrase · Contract law
Jus in personam
- Type: Latin phrase
- Area of law: Contract law
1 What it means
A right against a specific person, such as a right under a contract.
2 Use it in a sentence
A right to be paid under a contract is a jus in personam against the buyer.
3 Make it stick
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