What is a judgement in rem?

A judgement in rem is a court judgement that is binding against a specific object. The object can be tangible, such as a piece of property, or intangible, such as a copyright. In Florida, a judgement in rem is made when a plaintiff, or the filing party, files a lawsuit and the court renders a decision in favor of the plaintiff. The judgement in rem is then entered in a court record and can be enforced against the object. It creates a legal interest in the object, meaning that any subsequent purchasers of the object are bound to abide by the judgement. It also prevents the defendant, or the party being sued, from transferring or disposing of the object without satisfying the judgement. In Florida, a judgement in rem can be enforced for up to 20 years, and, in some cases, can be renewed for another 20 years.

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