Actions in rem and in personam may be joined in the same libel (Newell v.
Judgment for alimony is considered a judgment in personam and not in rem, and can only be enforced outside the state where rendered in case the husband has been personally served with process within that state.
The division which is still most universally recognized is that of actions in rem and actions in personam (Sohm, Roman Law, tr.
In all suits by material men for supplies and repairs or other necessaries for a foreign ship, the libellant may proceed against the ship and freight in rem or against the master or owner in personam (12th Admiralty Rule; Benedict's Adm.
An action in personam asserts a right only against a particular person.
The main fact remains, that a privileged villain had 'personam standi in judicio' against his lord, and actually could be a plaintiff against him.
Nemo potest personam diu ferre fictam=--No one can play a feigned part long.
Hanc personam induisti, agenda est=--You have assumed this part, and you must act it out.
The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "personam" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.
