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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.