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Vacate: To set aside or void an order or
decision of a court.
Venire: A writ summoning persons to court
to act as jurors, Also refers to the people summoned for jury duty.
Venue: Broadly, the geographical area
where a court has authority to hear a case because it has personal jurisdiction
and subject matter jurisdiction. The venue is usually the same area where the
incident leading to the trial occurred. A change of venue may occur if negative
publicity or other factor would make it difficult to find unbiased jurors.
Verdict: The jury's decision in a case. A
general verdict is the jury's finding either for the plaintiff or the defendant.
A special verdict is a statement by the jury of facts it has found in response
to questions submitted by the judge.
Vicarious Liability: The liability of one person for the torts of
another.
Void: Having no binding effect or legal force; null.
Voir Dire: Process of questioning
potential jurors so that each side may decide whether to accept or oppose
individuals for jury service.
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