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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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