venire facias

"Venire facias" is a historical legal term used to describe a type of writ issued to summon jurors or parties to court.

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Definition

C2Judicial Proceedings

(technical, historical)A legal order requiring the sheriff to bring a specified number of qualified individuals to court to serve as jurors.

Example

The judge issued a venire facias to ensure a sufficient number of jurors for the upcoming trial.

C2Historical Legal Procedure

(technical, historical)A summons issued to cause the person named in the writ to appear in court, typically in response to a civil claim.

Example

In the 18th century, a venire facias was often used to compel individuals to respond to civil actions.