VENIRE FACIAS DE NOVO,
\vˈɛna͡ɪ͡ə fˈe͡ɪʃəz də nˈə͡ʊvə͡ʊ], \vˈɛnaɪə fˈeɪʃəz də nˈəʊvəʊ], \v_ˈɛ_n_aɪə f_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_z d_ə n_ˈəʊ_v_əʊ]\
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Practice. The name of a new writ of venire facias; this is awarded when, by reason of some irregularity or defect in the proceeding on the first venire, or the trial, the proper effect of that which has been frustrated, or the verdict become void in law: as, for example, when the jury has been improperly chosen, or an uncertain, ambiguous or defective verdict has been rendered. Steph. Pl. 120 21 Vin. Ab. 466 1 Sell. Pr. 495.
By John Bouvier
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