{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"591","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 591","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 2. OF CIVIL ACTIONS [307. - 1062.34.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 8. OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS [577. - 674.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Issues—The Mode of Trial and Postponements [588. - 599.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-8/chapter-3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 704, Sec. 9.","effective":null,"html":"<p>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 <a href=\"/ccp/430.80\">430.80</a> of this code.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/issues-the-mode-of-trial-and-postponements-591","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}