What is the test for a motion for a mistrial in a civil case?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Oberreiter v. Akmali, 2009 BCSC 318 (CanLII):
A mistrial is appropriate where necessary to ensure that justice is done between the parties: see de Araujo v. Read. The plaintiff's application for a mistrial is allowed. "Mr. Justice Kelleher"
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