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venue :: legal definitionVenue - n. 1) the proper or most convenient location for trial of a case. Normally, the venue in a criminal case is the judicial district or county where the crime was committed. For civil cases, venue is usually the district or county which is the residence of a principal defendant, where a contract was executed or is to be performed, or where an accident took place. However, the parties may agree to a different venue for convenience (such as where most witnesses are located). Sometimes a lawsuit is filed in a district or county which is not the proper venue, and if the defendant promptly objects (asks for a change of venue), the court will order transfer of the case to the proper venue. Example: a promissory note states that any suit for collection must be filed in Washington County, Indiana, and the case is filed in Lake County, Indiana. In high profile criminal cases the original venue may be considered not the best venue due to possible prejudice stemming from pre-trial publicity in the area or public sentiment about the case which might impact upon potential jurors. For these various reasons either party to a lawsuit or prosecution may move (ask) for a change of venue, which is up to the discretion of a judge in the court where the case or prosecution was originally filed. Venue is not to be confused with "jurisdiction," which establishes the right to bring a lawsuit (often anywhere within a state) whether or not it is the place which is the most convenient or appropriate location. See also: forum non conveniens and Related Law Terms ↓ Related Law Termsabortion :: n. the termination of pregnancy by various means, ... ed abortion continue in the future.abstract of judgment :: n. a written summary of a judgment which states ho ... aying the debt. See also: levy lien acknowledgment :: n. the section at the end of a document where a no ... me leases and various other papers. action :: n. a lawsuit in which one party (or parties) sues ... . See also: cause of action lawsuit actionable :: adj. when enough facts or circumstances exist to m ... ction lawsuit malicious prosecution actual controversy :: n. a true legal dispute which leads to a genuine l ... al outcome. See also: friendly suit ad litem :: adj. legal Latin meaning "for the purposes of the ... of age. See also: guardian ad litem administrator :: n. the person appointed by the court to handle the ... e also: administer executor probate admission to bail :: n. an order of a court in a criminal case allowing ... lient. See also: bail bail bondsman admit :: v. 1) to state something is true in answering a co ... tted." See also: admission evidence advisory opinion :: n. an opinion stated by a judge or a court upon th ... o: actual controversy friendly suit alternative pleading :: n. a legal fiction in which a party to a lawsuit o ... t the defendant committed the act). amend :: v. to alter or change by adding, subtracting, or s ... mended pleading statute stipulation amicus curiae :: n. Latin for "friend of the court," a party or an ... party's presentation to the court. answer :: n. in law, a written pleading filed by a defendant ... emurrer general denial verification appeal :: 1) v. to ask a higher court to reverse the decisio ... ng, as in "he has filed an appeal." appearance :: n. the act of a party or an attorney showing up in ... neral appearance special appearance arbitration :: n. a mini-trial, which may be for a lawsuit ready ... tance of the arbitrator's decision. arbitrator :: n. one who conducts an arbitration, and serves as ... he other two. See also: arbitration attachment :: n. the seizing of money or property prior to getti ... bond. See also: writ of attachment attempt :: v. and n. to actually try to commit a crime and ha ... felt he tried but did not succeed. attorney :: n. 1) an agent or someone authorized to act for an ... ialize. See also: court reciprocity Attorney General :: n. in each state and the federal government the hi ... izenry. See also: Solicitor General attorney of record :: n. the attorney who has appeared in court and/or s ... eve have long since been completed. bail :: 1) n. the money or bond put up to secure the relea ... bond bail bondsman own recognizance bailiff :: n. 1) a court official, usually a deputy sheriff, ... isdictional territory of a bailiff. bankruptcy :: n. a federal system of statutes and courts which p ... y proceedings trustee in bankruptcy bar examination :: n. the examination given in each state by either t ... n that district. See also: attorney bifurcate :: v. the order or ruling of a judge that one issue i ... is necessary. See also: bifurcation Bill of Rights :: n. the first ten amendments to the federal Constit ... ved to the states or to the people. brief :: 1) n. a written legal argument, usually in a forma ... another person. See also: precedent but for rule :: n. one of several tests to determine if a defendan ... e damage. See also: proximate cause calendar :: 1) n. the list of cases to be called for trial bef ... clerk of the court calendars cases. case :: n. short for a cause of action, lawsuit, or the ri ... ny, the court stated the rule as:." case law :: n. reported decisions of appeals courts and other ... es. See also: case system precedent case of first impression :: n. a case in which a question of interpretation of ... rts may be examined as a guideline. certiorari :: n. (sersh-oh-rare-ee) a writ (order) of a higher c ... cedents (previously decided cases). character witness :: n. a person who testifies in a trial on behalf of ... ases and civil cases such as fraud. child custody :: n. a court's determination of which parent, relati ... pport custody divorce joint custody circumstantial evidence :: n. evidence in a trial which is not directly from ... circumstantial. See also: evidence citation :: n. 1) a notice to appear in court due to the proba ... se is not in point." See also: cite civil :: adj. 1) that part of the law that encompasses busi ... also: civil liberties civil rights civil calendar :: n. the list of lawsuits (cases) that are approachi ... y sent to trial. See also: calendar claim against a governmental agency :: n. any time one believes he/she has a right to pay ... orter than other types of lawsuits. claim in bankruptcy :: n. the written claim filed by persons or businesse ... : bankruptcy bankruptcy proceedings class action :: n. a lawsuit filed by one or more people on behalf ... ees usually require court approval. clean hands doctrine :: n. a rule of law that a person coming to court wit ... ices. See also: affirmative defense clerk :: n. 1) an official or employee who handles the busi ... stocking shelves, or counter sales. collateral :: 1) n. property pledged to secure a loan or debt, u ... ral to the Colorado divorce action. comity :: n. when one court defers to the jurisdiction of an ... of cases to which comity may apply. community property :: n. property and profits received by a husband and ... and distribution separate property commutation :: n. the act of reducing a criminal sentence resulti ... See also: executive clemency pardon comparative negligence :: n. a rule of law applied in accident cases to dete ... utory negligence damages negligence complaint :: n. the first document filed with the court (actual ... g prayer service of process summons confess :: v. in criminal law, to voluntarily state that one ... Miranda warning self-incrimination confession and avoidance :: n. when a defendant admits the allegations in a co ... tries to avoid their legal impact. conflict of law :: n. a situation in which both state and federal law ... y arose. See also: forum preemption consent decree :: n. an order of a judge based upon an agreement, al ... he same. See also: consent judgment constitution :: n. the fundamental, underlying document which esta ... ts common law constitutional rights contingent fee :: n. a fee to a lawyer which will be due and payable ... epend on the outcome are unethical. copyright :: 1) n. the exclusive right of the author or creator ... plagiarism public domain trademark corporation :: n. an organization formed with state governmental ... ation public corporation securities cost bill :: n. a list of claimed court costs submitted by the ... also: court costs prevailing party count :: n. each separate statement in a complaint which st ... also: cause of action common counts counterclaim :: n. a retaliatory claim by a defendant against a pl ... d. See also: answer cross-complaint court :: n. 1) the judge, as in "The court rules in favor o ... cost and wait of full court trials. court costs :: n. fees for expenses that the courts pass on to at ... ee also: cost bill prevailing party criminal calendar :: n. the list of criminal cases to be called in cour ... e plea preliminary hearing sentence cross-complaint :: n. after a complaint has been filed against a defe ... g prayer service of process summons damages :: n. the amount of money which a plaintiff (the pers ... liquidated damages special damages declaratory judgment :: n. a judgment of a court which determines the righ ... ys it. See also: declaratory relief default :: 1) n. failure to respond to a summons and complain ... default judgment notice of default default judgment :: n. if a defendant in a lawsuit fails to respond to ... See also: complaint default summons defendant :: n. 1) the party sued in a civil lawsuit or the par ... nt. See also: codefendant plaintiff defense attorney :: n. 1) the attorney representing the defendant in a ... lso: defendant plaintiff's attorney demurrer :: n. (dee-muhr-ur) a written response to a complaint ... demurrer. See also: motion pleading deposition :: n. the taking and recording of testimony of a witn ... See also: deponent depose discovery disbar :: v. to remove an attorney from the list of practici ... legal ethics. (See moral turpitude dismissal :: n. 1) the act of voluntarily terminating a crimina ... f the settlement. See also: dismiss District Attorney (D.A.) :: n. an elected official of a county or a designated ... dent and serve at his/her pleasure. district court :: n. 1) in the federal court system, a trial court f ... urt in some states. See also: court diversion :: n. in criminal procedure, a system for giving a ch ... second offense. See also: probation divorce :: 1) n. the termination of a marriage by legal actio ... y separate property spousal support docket :: 1) n. the cases on a court calendar. 2) n. brief n ... r or make notes on action in court. domicile :: n. the place where a person has his/her permanent ... where its headquarters is located. eminent domain :: n. the power of a governmental entity (federal, st ... ngs. See also: condemn condemnation enjoin :: v. for a court to order that someone either do a s ... so: injunction temporary injunction equal protection of the law :: n. the right of all persons to have the same acces ... laws." See also: due process of law equity :: n. 1) a venerable group of rights and procedures t ... ry enjoin equitable injunction writ examination :: n. 1) the questioning of a witness by an attorney. ... irect examination testimony witness excessive bail :: n. an amount of bail ordered posted by an accused ... ppeal for reduction. See also: bail excusable neglect :: n. a legitimate excuse for the failure of a party ... See also: default default judgment execution :: n. 1) the act of getting an officer of the court t ... so: death penalty writ of execution extradition :: n. the surrender by one state or country of a pers ... ty. See also: fugitive from justice fair comment :: n. a statement of opinion (no matter how ludicrous ... amation libel public figure slander federal courts :: n. the court system which handles civil and crimin ... rans' appeals. See also: bankruptcy felony :: n. 1) a crime sufficiently serious to be punishabl ... ion. See also: misdemeanor sentence fictitious defendants :: n. when a party suing (plaintiff) is not sure if h ... are not permitted in federal cases. file :: 1) v. to deposit with the clerk of the court a wri ... rrespondence and notes on the case. final settlement :: n. an agreement reached by the parties to a lawsui ... rneys present. See also: settlement forum non conveniens :: (for-uhm nahn cahn-vee-nee-ehns) n. Latin for a fo ... most convenient location for trial. fraud :: n. the intentional use of deceit, a trick or some ... audulent conveyance intrinsic fraud frivolous :: adj. referring to a legal move in a lawsuit clearl ... ing the courts to resolve disputes. gag order :: n. a judge's order prohibiting the attorneys and t ... st day in office, January 22, 1993. garnish :: v. to obtain a court order directing a party holdi ... ed. See also: garnishee garnishment general denial :: n. a statement in an answer to a lawsuit or claim ... anguage. See also: answer complaint Grand Jury :: n. a jury in each county or federal court district ... arge indictment preliminary hearing guardian :: n. a person who has been appointed by a judge to t ... torship. See also: conservator ward guardian ad litem :: n. a person appointed by the court only to take le ... awsuit is filed. See also: ad litem guest statute :: n. a state law which sets standards of care by the ... sked to be let out. See also: guest habeas corpus :: (hay-bee-us core-puss) n. Latin for "you have the ... nality of a state court conviction. harmless error :: n. an error by a judge in the conduct of a trial w ... ar to be harmless." See also: error hearsay rule :: n. the basic rule that testimony or documents whic ... interest dying declaration hearsay home rule :: n. the power of a local city or county to set up i ... state funds for local improvements. immunity :: n. exemption from penalties, payments or legal req ... ws. See also: governmental immunity impleader :: n. a procedural device before trial in which a par ... than having two suits in a series. implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing :: n. a general assumption of the law of contracts, t ... -long employment. See also: implied in personam :: adj. (in purr-soh-nam) from Latin for "directed to ... here. See also: in rem jurisdiction incorporate :: v. 1) to obtain an official charter or articles of ... te by reference incorporation stock indictment :: n. a charge of a felony (serious crime) voted by a ... ictable offense preliminary hearing information :: n. an accusation or criminal charge brought by the ... Jury indictment preliminary hearing injunction :: n. a writ (order) issued by a court ordering someo ... t. See also: injunctive relief writ insanity :: n. mental illness of such a severe nature that a p ... M'Naughten rule temporary insanity insufficient evidence :: n. a finding (decision) by a trial judge or an app ... l court. See also: evidence finding interpleader :: n. the procedure when two parties are involved in ... e claimants fight over it in court. interrogatories :: n. a set of written questions to a party to a laws ... ing. See also: deposition discovery intervene :: v. to obtain the court's permission to enter into ... ntion joinder multiplicity of suits intervention :: n. the procedure under which a third party may joi ... rvene joinder multiplicity of suits invasion of privacy :: n. the intrusion into the personal life of another ... randeis. See also: right to privacy joinder :: n. the joining together of several lawsuits or sev ... er misjoinder multiplicity of suits joint and several :: adj. referring to a debt or a judgment for neglige ... ution contributory negligence joint joint powers agreement :: n. a contract between a city, a county and/or a sp ... istrict or other government entity. judge :: 1) n. an official with the authority and responsib ... ice justice of the peace magistrate judgment creditor :: n. the winning plaintiff in a lawsuit to whom the ... 's rights judgment prevailing party jump bail :: v. to fail to appear for a court appearance after ... also: bail bail bond bail bondsman jurisdiction :: n. the authority given by law to a court to try ca ... Superior Court Supreme Court venue jurisdictional amount :: n. the range between the minimum and maximum amoun ... equirements. See also: jurisdiction jury :: n. one of the remarkable innovations of the Englis ... hallenge sequester venire voir dire jury fees :: n. the rather minimal amount paid each day to juro ... ees as a court cost. See also: jury juvenile court :: n. a special court or department of a trial court ... See also: court juvenile delinquent laches :: n. the legal doctrine that a legal right or claim ... , breach of contract, fraud, etc.). last clear chance :: n. a rule of law in determining responsibility for ... contributory negligence negligence law book :: n. any of numerous volumes dealing with law, inclu ... : common law law Shepardize statute liability :: n. one of the most significant words in the field ... bility joint tortfeasors negligence libel :: 1) n. to publish in print (including pictures), wr ... libel per se public figure slander lis pendens :: (lease pen-dense) n. Latin for "a suit pending," a ... ob can be penalized by court order. long cause :: n. a lawsuit in which it is estimated that a trial ... dar call court calendar short cause long-arm statute :: n. law which gives a local state court jurisdictio ... rt jurisdiction over the defendant. lower court :: n. 1) any court of lesser rank, such as municipal ... ruled Defendant had no basis for:." magistrate :: n. 1) a generic term for any judge of a court, or ... ce of the peace preliminary hearing malice :: n. a conscious, intentional wrongdoing either of a ... cution murder public figure slander malicious prosecution :: n. filing a lawsuit with the intention of creating ... vor of the victim. See also: malice malpractice :: n. An act or continuing conduct of a professional ... eed. See also: errors and omissions mandamus :: (man-dame-us) n. Latin for "we order," a writ (mor ... mandamus. See also: writ of mandate mandate :: n. 1) any mandatory order or requirement under sta ... See also: mandamus writ of mandate Miranda warning :: n. the requirement, also called the Miranda rule, ... me such a suspect? See also: rights misjoinder :: n. the inclusion of parties (plaintiffs or defenda ... ent transactions. See also: joinder modification :: n. a change in an existing court order or judgment ... terms of child support and custody. motion for dismissal :: (non-suit) n. application by a defendant in a laws ... otion for nonsuit. See also: motion municipal court :: n. a lower court which usually tries criminal misd ... nd/or small claims. See also: court necessary party :: n. a person or entity whose interests will be affe ... o: indispensable party proper party negligence :: n. failure to exercise the care toward others whic ... gence per se res ipsa loquitur tort nisi prius :: : (nee-see pree-us) adj. Latin for "unless first," ... : original jurisdiction trial court no contest :: n. in criminal law, a defendant's plea in court th ... : nolo contendere plea plea bargain no fault insurance :: n: a type of automobile insurance required of car ... ling lawsuits. See also: negligence nolle prosequi :: (no-lay pro-say-kwee) n. Latin for "we shall no lo ... nocent and declared nolle prosequi. nominal party :: n. a defendant or a plaintiff included in a lawsui ... ed. See also: necessary party party not guilty by reason of insanity :: n. plea in court of a person charged with a crime ... fense not guilty temporary insanity notary public :: n. a person authorized by the state in which the p ... he state which appoints the notary. notice :: n. 1) information, usually in writing in all legal ... Thirty-day notice three-day notice nunc pro tunc :: (nuhnk proh tuhnk) adj. Latin for "now for then," ... r actuality of a bigamous marriage. objection :: n. a lawyer's protest about the legal propriety of ... ng question object overrule sustain on all fours :: adj. a reference to a lawsuit in which all the leg ... ame conclusion. See also: precedent open court :: n. the conduct of judicial proceedings (trials, he ... which are usually held in chambers. out of court :: adj. referring to actions, including negotiations ... is dismissed. See also: settlement paid into court :: adj. referring to money deposited with the clerk o ... differences. See also: interpleader party :: n. 1) one of the participants in a lawsuit or othe ... y real party in interest respondent people :: n. the designation for the prosecuting government ... secutions, United States v. Miller. peremptory challenge :: n. the right of the plaintiff and the defendant in ... challenge for cause jury voir dire petition :: 1) n. a formal written request to a court for an o ... dent. See also: divorce motion writ plaintiff :: n. the party who initiates a lawsuit by filing a c ... lso: complaint defendant petitioner plea :: n. 1) in criminal law, the response by an accused ... raignment plead preliminary hearing plea bargain :: n. in criminal procedure, a negotiation between th ... the ban. See also: cop a plea plea preliminary hearing :: n. in criminal law, a hearing to determine if a pe ... nment charge Grand Jury information prima facie :: : (pry-mah fay-shah) adj. Latin for "at first look ... t" case. See also: prima facie case prior restraint :: n. an attempt to prevent publication or broadcast ... e words of Sir William Blackstone). privileged communication :: n. statements and conversations made under circums ... See also: attorney-client privilege privileges and immunities :: n. the fundamental rights that people enjoy in fre ... t impinge on constitutional rights. probate :: 1) n. the process of proving a will is valid and t ... e also: administrator executor will procedure :: n. the methods and mechanics of the legal process. ... cases are tried and judgments made. process :: n. in law, the legal means by which a person is re ... service of process subpena summons proof :: n. confirmation of a fact by evidence. In a trial, ... doubt preponderance of the evidence proper party :: n. a person or entity who has an interest (financi ... lf. See also: necessary party party property :: n. anything that is owned by a person or entity. P ... rty real property separate property prosecute :: v. 1) in criminal law, to charge a person with a c ... rney General prosecution prosecutor prosecution :: n. 1) in criminal law, the government attorney cha ... se). See also: prosecute prosecutor prosecutor :: n. generic term for the government's attorney in a ... ee also: Attorney General prosecute public defender :: n. an elected or appointed public official (usuall ... to convicted indigents for appeals. public easement :: n. the right of the general public to use certain ... lso: easement prescriptive easement public record :: n. any information, minutes, files, accounts or ot ... l judgment are both public records. public utility :: n. any organization which provides services to the ... nder state laws. See also: monopoly quasi-criminal :: adj. a reference to a court's right to punish for ... defendant. See also: criminal quasi quiet title action :: n. a lawsuit to establish a party's title to real ... opposition. See also: notice title rape :: 1) n. the crime of sexual intercourse (with actual ... See also: date rape statutory rape real party in interest :: n. the person or entity who will benefit from a la ... st is the beneficiary of the trust. record :: 1) v. (ree-cored) to put a document into the offic ... eeding race to the courthouse trial reformation :: n. the correction or change of an existing documen ... neral partner sues for reformation. regulations :: n. rules and administrative codes issued by govern ... es usually have similar procedures. release on one's own recognizance :: v. for a judge to allow a criminal defendant pre-t ... ourtroom slang. See also: bail O.R. remittitur :: n. 1) a judge's order reducing a judgment awarded ... party on appeal). See also: remand removal :: n. 1) the change of a legal case from one court to ... a crime or successful impeachment. reports :: n. the published decisions of appeals courts in al ... ilable in almost all law libraries. request :: 1) v. to ask or demand a judge to act (such as iss ... n. the act of asking or demanding. respondent :: n. 1) the party who is required to answer a petiti ... "appellant") in the appeals court. retroactive :: adj. referring to a court's decision or a statute ... ospective." See also: ex post facto reversal :: n. the decision of a court of appeal ruling that t ... e of damages is ordered to dismiss. review :: n. the judicial consideration of a lower court jud ... ate court reversal reversible error ripe :: adj. in constitutional law, referring to a law cas ... or more issues raised by the case. rogatory letters :: n. a written request by a judge to a judge in anot ... also: deposition testimony witness rule :: 1) v. to decide a legal question, by a court, as i ... ee also: regulations rules of court rules of court :: n. a set of procedural regulations adopted by cour ... s counsel. See also: procedure rule sanction :: n. 1) a financial penalty imposed by a judge on a ... ction." See also: contempt of court sentence :: 1) n. the punishment given to a person convicted o ... ence restitution suspended sentence service by mail :: n. mailing legal pleadings to opposing attorneys o ... attorney by mail. See also: service service by publication :: n. serving a summons or other legal document in a ... perty. See also: service of process service of process :: n. the delivery of copies of legal documents such ... by publication substituted service setoff :: (offset) n. a claim by a defendant in a lawsuit th ... ee also: affirmative defense offset settlement :: n. the resolution of a lawsuit (or of a legal disp ... ult in settlement. See also: settle sheriff :: n. the top law enforcement officer for a county, u ... ." See also: bailiff sheriff's sale shortening time :: n. an order of the court in response to the motion ... e notice is served within 24 hours. small claims court :: n. a division of most municipal, city or other low ... od example of a small claims court. speaking demurrer :: n. an attempt to introduce evidence during a heari ... the operation." See also: demurrer special appearance :: n. the representation by an attorney of a person i ... anged. See also: general appearance special circumstances :: n. in criminal cases, particularly homicides, acti ... urant. See also: capital punishment specific performance :: n. the right of a party to a contract to demand th ... artwork. See also: contract prayer speedy trial :: n. in criminal prosecutions, the right of a defend ... hurt by the waiver. See also: trial standing :: n. the right to file a lawsuit or file a petition ... so: actual controversy jurisdiction status conference :: n. a pre-trial meeting of attorneys before a judge ... g a trial date. See also: discovery statute of limitations :: n. a law which sets the maximum period which one c ... ies. See also: demurrer laches toll subpena duces tecum :: : (suh-pea-nah dooh-chess-take-uhm or dooh-kess-ta ... ng a court order. See also: witness summons :: n. a document issued by the court at the time a la ... use service service of process writ supra :: (sooh-prah) Latin for "above," in legal briefs and ... d as Guinn v. United States, supra. supremacy clause :: n. Article VI, section 2 of the U.S. Constitution, ... f involving a constitutional issue. Supreme Court :: n. 1) the highest court in the United States, whic ... rt in other states. See also: court swear :: v. 1) to declare under oath that one will tell the ... ee also: notary public oath perjury toll :: v. 1) to delay, suspend or hold off the effect of ... bridge or take passage on a ferry. trial :: n. the examination of facts and law presided over ... at a hearing held at a later time. variance :: n. 1) an exception to a zoning ordinance, authoriz ... process." See also: dismissal proof vexatious litigation :: n. filing a lawsuit with the knowledge that it has ... lous malicious prosecution sanction will :: n. a written document which leaves the estate of t ... will and testament probate testator wrongful death :: n. the death of a human being as the result of a w ... ual beneficiaries (family members). Popular Law Searcheslegal definition ministerial act :: n. an act, particularly of a governmental employee ... exercising any individual judgment.chancery legal definition :: n. a court that can order acts performed. Today ch ... ts in most states. See also: equity testamentary disposition legal definition :: n. how the terms of a will divide the testator's ( ... named beneficiaries. See also: will contract of sufferance :: n. a "hold-over" tenancy after a lease has expired ... y tenancy at will unlawful detainer forthwith legal definition :: adv. a term found in contracts, court orders and s ... mediacy, with no excuses for delay. forthwith definition legal :: adv. a term found in contracts, court orders and s ... mediacy, with no excuses for delay. what is to wit in a legal contract :: prep. that is to say. Example: "the passengers in ... tty Bumgartner and Sherry Younger." mirror wills legal definition :: n. the wills of a husband and wife which are ident ... d each names the other as executor. clean hands doctrine latin :: n. a rule of law that a person coming to court wit ... ices. See also: affirmative defense sine qua non only relates to contract law :: (see-nay kwah nahn) prep. Latin for "without which ... qua non of the injury to Playmate. Other Law Terms - Vvacate :: v. 1) for a judge to set aside or annul an order o ... of real estate and cease occupancy.vagrancy :: n. moving about without a means to support oneself ... ue of "loitering." See also: loiter valuable consideration :: n. a necessary element of a contract, which confer ... t. See also: consideration contract variance :: n. 1) an exception to a zoning ordinance, authoriz ... process." See also: dismissal proof vehicular manslaughter :: n. the crime of causing the death of a human being ... gence manslaughter reckless driving vendee :: n. a buyer, particularly of real property. ... yer, particularly of real property. vendor :: n. a seller, particularly of real property. ... ler, particularly of real property. venire :: (ven-eer-ay) n. the list from which jurors may be ... y be selected. See also: jury panel venue :: n. 1) the proper or most convenient location for t ... ion. See also: forum non conveniens verdict :: n. the decision of a jury after a trial, which mus ... nt quotient verdict special verdict verification :: n. the declaration under oath or upon penalty of p ... ed. See also: answer complaint oath vest :: v. to give an absolute right to title or ownership ... . See also: vested vested remainder vested :: adj. referring to having an absolute right or titl ... ed. See also: vest vested remainder vested remainder :: n. the absolute right to receive title after a pre ... pass to him. See also: vest vested vexatious litigation :: n. filing a lawsuit with the knowledge that it has ... lous malicious prosecution sanction vicarious liability :: n. sometimes called "imputed liability," attachmen ... r or policeman. See also: liability vigilante :: n. someone who takes the law into his/her own hand ... lester of her child is a vigilante. viz :: prep. to wit, or namely. Example: "There were seve ... d broken windows." See also: to wit void :: adj. referring to a statute, contract, ruling or a ... udgment is void. See also: voidable void for vagueness :: adj. referring to a statute defining a crime which ... o the states by the 14th Amendment. |