In a court case, a person can bring in evidence about laws from other states or places. But first, they have to give the other side fair warning that they plan to do this, either in their court papers or some other way before trial.
490.110. Presentation of laws to . — Any may also present to the trial court any of such laws, but, to enable a party to offer evidence of the law in another or to ask that be taken thereof, reasonable notice shall be given to the either in the or otherwise.
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Source & history notes
(L. 1949 p. 318 § 5) (1966) Allegation in petition that cause of action arose in Illinois constituted sufficient "reasonable notice" of intent to rely on foreign law. Valleroy v. Southern Railway Co. (Mo.), 403 S.W.2d 553.
Related Missouri laws
Determination of laws
RSMo 490.100
What law to be issue for the court
RSMo 490.120
Certified records of courts to be evidence
RSMo 490.130
Court may inform itself of laws
RSMo 490.090
Justice court records, evidence, when
RSMo 490.140
Judicial notice to be taken
RSMo 490.080
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