§ 590

An issue of fact arises:

1. Upon a material allegation in the complaint controverted by the answer; and,

2. Upon new matters in the answer, except an issue of law is joined thereon.

Other sections in Chapter 3 - Issues—The Mode of Trial and Postponements

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