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NeCede's

Maxim 8.6.1

A lawsuit signifies every action, whether it be in rem or in personam.

Lis mota litem significat omnem actionem, sive sit in rem sive in personam.

Source: Co. Litt. 292 Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable

Explanation

The term "suit" encompasses all forms of legal proceeding — the distinction between actions against the thing and actions against the person does not alter the fundamental nature of litigation.

Where this applies

  • Every type of legal action — whether about property or about a person — is a lawsuit.
  • My case involves both a property claim and a personal claim — it's all part of one suit.

Legal domains

procedural

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 8.6.1 — A lawsuit signifies every action, whether it be in rem or in personam. — Co. Litt. 292 (Lis mota litem significat omnem actionem, sive sit in rem sive in personam.)

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