Mistrial - An invalid trial, caused by fundamental error. When a mistrial is declared, the trial must start again with the selection of a new jury.⏎
Liquidation - The sale of a debtor's property with the proceeds to be used for the benefit of creditors.⏎
Family farmer - An individual, individual and spouse, corporation, or partnership engaged in a farming operation that meets certain debt limits and other statutory criteria for filing a petition under Chapter 12.⏎
Felony - A serious crime, usually punishable by at least one year in prison.⏎