A court is allowed to look up and learn about laws in whatever way the judge thinks is best. The judge can also ask the lawyers in the case to help find that information.
490.090. Court may inform itself of laws. — The court may inform itself of such laws in such manner as it may deem proper, and the court may call upon to aid it in obtaining such .
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Source & history notes
(L. 1949 p. 318 § 3)
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