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In plain English
When a court case involves a question about what the law says, a judge decides that question — not the jury. That decision can also be looked at again by a higher court.
Word-for-word law
490.100. of laws. — The determination of such laws shall be made by the court and not by the jury, and shall be .
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Source & history notes
(L. 1949 p. 318 § 4)
Related Missouri laws
Presentation of laws to trial court
RSMo 490.110
Court may inform itself of laws
RSMo 490.090
What law to be issue for the court
RSMo 490.120
Judicial notice to be taken
RSMo 490.080
Certified records of courts to be evidence
RSMo 490.130
Short title
RSMo 490.070
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