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Rule 296. Conclusions of Fact and Law (1957)

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Upon a trial by the court, the judge shall, at the request of either party, which request shall be filed within ten days from rendition of final judgment or order over­ruling motion for new trial, state in writ­ing the conclusions of fact found by him separately from the conclusions of law. Notice of the filing of the request shall be served on the opposite party as provided in Rules 21a or 21b. Such findings of fact and conclusions of law shall be filed with the clerk and shall be a part of the record.

Amended by order of March 19, 1957, eff. Sept. 1, 1957: Provisions added limiting time in which to request conclusions of fact and law and requiring notice to opposite party of filing of request.