Quasi in Rem

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What is Quasi in Rem?

A proceeding, such as a mortgage foreclosure, not strictly and solely in rem, but is brought against the defendant personally to deal with the defendant's interest in the property, as distinguished from in rem jurisdiction where the court exercises power over the property alone.

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