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Situs is the legal term used for the geographical location of real or personal property or the location where the civil wrong or crime occurred for purposes of determining a court’s jurisdiction

Situs refers to the location of where the crime or civil claim occurred. Situs can be the basis for where a court will impose its jurisdiction over the matter.

Example of “In Rem” Jurisdiction:

If the real property at issue is located in the City of Los Angeles, then the situs could be the City of Los Angeles, and a Los Angeles court will hear and decide the matter. Situs provides a basis for a court’s jurisdiction of the matter.

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