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MISTRESS
The proper style of the wife of an esquire or a gentleman in England. … [Read more...] about MISTRESS
MITTIMU
crim. law, practice. A precept in writing, under the hand and seal of a justice of the peace, or other competent officer, directed to the gaoler or keeper of a prison, commanding him to receive and safely keep, a person charged with an offence therein named until he shall be delivered by due course of law. Co. Litt. 590. … [Read more...] about MITTIMU
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MISTRIAL
A trial that ends without a judgment a judgment being issued either due to (i) a mistake in court that prevents a party from having a fair trial, or (ii) the jury cannot agree on a verdict (commonly known as a hung jury). In civil cases, a judge may declare a mistrial and will set another date for a new trial. In criminal cases, mistrials will result in a potential retrial and … [Read more...] about MISTRIAL