Legal Definitions - in individuo

Term: In Individuo
Definition: In Individuo is a legal term that means in the distinct, identical, or individual form. It refers to something that is unique and specific, rather than a general or vague concept. For example, if someone wants to buy a specific painting, they would ask for it in individuo, meaning they want that exact painting and not a similar one. Another example is when a court orders a specific item to be returned to its owner in individuo, meaning that exact item must be returned and not a similar one.
Examples:
- The collector requested the painting in individuo, as he wanted the original and not a replica.
- The court ordered the stolen necklace to be returned to the owner in individuo, meaning the exact necklace must be returned and not a similar one.