venire facias de novo

A venire facias de novo is a writ from a judge summoning a new jury panel because of a problem with the original jury's verdict or return. A venire facias de novo results in a new trial . Sometimes abbreviated as venire de novo.

See, e.g.: Parsons v. Bedford, Breedlove & Robeson , 28 U.S. 433 (1830) .

See also:

• Jury duty
• Jury selection
• Jury trial
• Venire
• Venire facias
• Veniremen

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