Actio in rem

The actio in rem is a legal institute of Roman private law .

The actio in rem is aimed at the surrender of a thing ( rem ). In ancient Roman law, it was used to pursue an absolute right (e.g. property ) in the event of impairment. This legislative action is delimited against lawsuits that are directed against a person because with it the satisfaction of relative rights ( claims ) were pursued.

See also

• List of actiones of Roman private law
• Latin in law

literature

• Max Kaser : Roman private law . 2nd Edition. CH Beck, Munich / Würzburg 1971, ISBN 3-406-01406-2 , § 32, pp. 126-131, § 39, pp. 146-150, § 40, pp. 150-155.