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A mistrial is a legal trial which ends without a verdict, for example because the jury cannot agree on one. [us] The judge said he would declare a mistrial if the jury did not reach its verdict today.
Some of the reasons that may form the basis for a mistrial include: 1  A significant procedural error. 2  Because it is discovered that a court lacks jurisdiction over a case. 3  Jurors were selected improperly.  Misconduct that prevents a fair trial.