To set aside or void an order or decision of a court.

Any thing designed to transport persons or objects, such as a car, bus, bicycle, etc.

The seller; the person selling.

A writ summoning persons to court to act as jurors, Also refers to the people summoned for jury duty.

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.

Latin: a principle of construction whereby if words of a contract are ambiguous or of two equally possible meanings, they should be interpreted against the author of the words and not against the other party.

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.

Medicine intended to treat sexual impotence in men (erectile dysfunction). Patients taking VIAGRA have experienced heart attack, sudden death, irregular heart rhythm, stroke, chest pain, and increased blood pressure.

The liability of one person for the torts of another.

A prescription pain reliever containing hydrocodone and acetaminophen. Classified in the same category as Oxycontin, Vicodin contains 5-10mg of hydrocodone.

Latin for "to wit" or "that is to say." "Viz." is the abbreviation of videlicet and is much more commonly used. It is often found in legal documents to advise that what follows provides more detail about a preceding general statement. Also spelled "vis".

A medication used to treat HIV. There have been reports linking VIDEX? EC with fatal lactic acidosis and pancreatitis.

A brand of medication used to relieve the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in adults. Vioxx use can result in stomach bleeding and liver damage.

Latin: man or husband. Refers to "Vir et uxor censentur in lege una persona", an old legal principle meaning that man and wife are considered to be one person in law. This principle has been abandoned in many countries.

See Videlicet.

If you have a permanent disability, this is the person that will help you develop a strategy for returning to work. This person will evaluate you and provide necessary counseling.

If you are permanently unable to do your usual job, and your employer does not offer other work, you may qualify for this benefit. It may include job placement counseling, retraining and a vocational rehabilitation maintenance allowance.

Having no binding effect or legal force; null.

Not legally binding. A document that is void is as if it did not exist. A contract for immoral purposes or to commit a serious crime such as murder would be void or unenforceable. This differs from voidable (which see).

The law distinguishes between contracts which are void and those which are voidable. Voidable contracts are those that have minor defects to them and are voidable at the option of the party victimized by the defect. For example, contracts signed by a person when they are totally drunk are voidable by that person upon recovering sobriety.

To speak the truth. The process of preliminary examination of prospective jurors, by the court or attorneys, regarding their qualifications.

Voluntary assumption of risk. This is used as a defense in tort when a person engages in an event, accepting and aware of the risks inherent in that event. This is a voluntary assumption of risk and they cannot later complain of, or seek compensation for, an injury suffered during the event. This is used most often to defend against tort actions as a result of a sports injury.