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.

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

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Terms Used In California Code of Civil Procedure 591

  • Person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See California Code of Civil Procedure 17
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.