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  "heading": "Contents of charge to jury",
  "text": "In his charge to the jury, the judge shall instruct the jurors on the law applicable to the cause submitted to them, but he shall not recapitulate or comment upon the evidence in such manner as to exercise any influence upon their decision as to the facts.",
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