_______ jurisdiction refers to the authority of the court to determine the rights of the defendant in a lawsuit.
A) In rem
B) Subject matter
C) In personam
D) Quasi in rem

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In personam jurisdiction refers to the court's authority to make decisions affecting the rights of the specific individuals involved in a lawsuit. This contrasts with in rem jurisdiction, which concerns the court's power over property, and subject matter jurisdiction, which relates to the court's ability to hear a particular type of case. Quasi in rem jurisdiction involves cases where the court has control over a defendant's property as a means to resolve a claim unrelated to the property itself.

_______ Jurisdiction Refers to the Authority of the Court to Determine