77-17-10. Court to determine law; the jury, the facts.
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77-17-10. Court to determine law; the jury, the facts.
(1)In a jury trial, questions of law are to be determined by the court, questions of fact by the jury.
(2)The jury may find a general verdict which includes questions of law as well as fact but they are bound to follow the law as stated by the court.
Enacted by Chapter 15 , 1980 General Session