“I’m not going to declare a mistrial at this point,” the judge said, “because if I do, another jury will have to hear the same evidence again. And there’s no reason to suppose that some other jury will be in the position to do any better than you’ve done. It’s your duty as jurors to consult with one another and to deliberate with a view to reaching an agreement. Do not hesitate to reexamine your own views or change your opinion. The jury room is no place for pride of opinion.”

Jonathan Harr, A Civil Action, loc. 2346