A Wisconsin bank wants to foreclose on a vacation home located in Petosky, Michigan. The vacation home is owned by a resident of Chicago, Illinois. In this situation, a foreclosure action could be brought in the Michigan state court on the basis of the court's jurisdiction.

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In rem jurisdiction applies because the legal action is directed toward property, in this case, the vacation home located in Michigan. This type of jurisdiction allows the Michigan state court to adjudicate matters related to the property within its territory.

A Wisconsin Bank Wants to Foreclose on a Vacation Home