Define the following terms.

- In personam
- In rem
- Venue
- Domicile


In personam: regarding the persons involved in a case.

In rem: regarding property.

Venue: the proper forum (usually the city or county) in which a case should be filed.

Domicile: In the context of probate, the legal residence of the decedent at the time of death, however domicile is simply a person’s legal residence.

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