venire facias
venire facias (v[schwa]-nI-ree [or -neer-ee or -nIror -neer] fay-shee-[ schwa]s). A writ directing a sheriff to assemble a jury. — Often shortened to venire. — Also termed venire facias juratores (juur-[schwa]-tor-eez). [Cases: Jury 67. C.J.S. Juries § 319.] venire facias ad respondendum (ad ree-spon-den-d[schwa]m). A writ requiring a sheriff to summon a person against whom […]