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.
