Legal Definitions - action in personam

Action in personam is a legal action brought against a person rather than property. It is also known as a personal action. The judgment in this type of action is binding on the person and can be enforced against all their property. An example of an action in personam is a lawsuit for breach of contract against an individual.

Another example of an action in personam is a lawsuit for personal injury. If someone is injured due to the negligence of another person, they can bring an action in personam against that person to seek compensation for their injuries.