Court may direct issues to be made, when.

510.240. Court may direct issues to be made, when. — In all other cases, if at any time during the progress of any cause, it shall, in the opinion of the court, become necessary to determine any fact in controversy by the verdict of a jury, the court may direct an issue or issues to be made. (RSMo 1939 § 1121, A.L. 1943 p. 353 § 108) Prior revisions: 1929 § 970; 1919 § 1420; 1909 § 1990