Legal Definitions - venire de novo

Definition: Venire de novo is a legal term that refers to a writ for summoning a jury panel anew because of some impropriety or irregularity in the original jury's return or verdict so that no judgment can be given on it. In other words, it is a motion for a new trial.

Examples:

• If a party objects to the verdict because of an error in the course of the proceeding (and not on the merits), the form of motion was traditionally for a venire facias de novo.
• If the original jury's return or verdict was found to be improper or irregular, a new venire would be issued, resulting in a new trial.

These examples illustrate how venire de novo is used in the legal system to request a new trial when there has been an error or irregularity in the original trial. It allows for a fair and just legal process to take place.