In perpetuum rei testimonium
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
In perpetual testimony of the thing.
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
In perpetual testimony of a matter; for the purpose of declaring and settling a Uiing forever. 1 Bla. Com. 86. appears to conduct Ids case in court hlniself, instead of through a solicitor or counsel, is said to act and appear in person. Any suitor but one sidng in forma pauperis may do. this. IN PERSONAM (Lat). A remedy where the proceedings are against the person, in contradistinction to those which are against specific things, or in rem (q. vj. See Equixt.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In perpetual testimony of a matter; for the purpose of declaring and settling a thing forever. 1 BL Comm. 86.