Persona standi in judicio – this legal phrase comes from Latin and details the legal right, given by the local legislation to a person to start court proceedings, or to participate as defendant. The phrase “persona standi” actually refers to operation of this legal right. In other words, it details a situation where the Civil Code entitles you, if you you have suffered damages, to enter a tort claim against the person who has caused the damages, in order to get cash compensation.