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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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