Code Civ. Proc., § 591 · Chapter 3. Issues—The Mode of Trial and Postponements

Code Civ. Proc., § 591

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An issue of law must be tried by the court, unless it is referred upon consent; provided, however, that failure on the part of any person filing any demurrer to prosecute the same may be construed as a waiver of such demurrer, except as otherwise provided in Section 430.80 of this code.

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History

Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 704, Sec. 9.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&sectionNum=591.
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Code of Civil Procedure

Code Civ. Proc., § 430.80Printed as Section 430.80 of this code

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