Like a deadlocked jury

HUNG

Think of how a picture might be displayed on a wall, or what happens when a decision can't be reached in court.

A "deadlocked jury" is one that can't reach a unanimous verdict, and in legal terms, it's called a "hung jury." The clue plays on that exact phrase—"like" signals we're looking for a word that describes the jury's state. "Hung" fits perfectly as both the legal term and a concise answer for the crossword.