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A '''new trial''' or '''retrial''' refers to instances where a court [[trial]] occurred and for various reasons needs to reoccur. A [[hung jury]] is a common reason for retrial. A retrial for valid reasons does not constitute [[double jeopardy]]. | A '''new trial''' or '''retrial''' refers to instances where a court [[trial]] occurred and for various reasons needs to reoccur. A [[hung jury]] is a common reason for retrial. A retrial for valid reasons does not constitute [[double jeopardy]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:24, July 31, 2023
A new trial or retrial refers to instances where a court trial occurred and for various reasons needs to reoccur. A hung jury is a common reason for retrial. A retrial for valid reasons does not constitute double jeopardy.
See Fed. R. Civ. P. 59(a).