Mike lives and works in Georgia,owning a home in Atlanta.He has lost his job and has fallen behind on his mortgage.The bank decides to file a lawsuit for the money owed and to foreclose on the house.What jurisdiction must be established for the court to be able to hear both issues?

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In personam jurisdiction is the court's power over the parties involved in the case, while in rem jurisdiction is the power over the property in question. In this case, the bank is seeking to collect the debt owed by Mike (in personam) and to foreclose on his house (in rem). Therefore, the court would need to establish in personam jurisdiction regarding the debt and in rem jurisdiction regarding the house.

Mike Lives and Works in Georgia,owning a Home in Atlanta