Court may direct issues to be made, when.

510.240. In all other cases, if at any time during theprogress of any cause, it shall, in the opinion of the court,become necessary to determine any fact in controversy by theverdict of a jury, the court may direct an issue or issues to bemade.

(RSMo 1939 § 1121, A.L. 1943 p. 353 § 108)

Prior revisions: 1929 § 970; 1919 § 1420; 1909 § 1990