Question

Distinguish between antecedent right ‘in rem’ with right ‘in personam’.

Answer 1

Right in Rem:

A right in rem is available against the world at large; it is a right available against persons generally. Examples are rights of possession and ownership.

Right in Personam:

A right in rem is available only against a determinate person or persons, corresponds to a duty imposed on determinate individuals. Examples are the right to receive compensa­tion for false imprisonment or defamation; or the right to recover a debt from the person who owes me the money. Rights under a contract are rights in personam for only the parties thereto are bound.