Page v. Noland

KNUDSON, Chief Justice.

A trial of the issues in this case was had before the District Court, sitting without a jury. By letter dated December 6, 1961, the trial judge notified counsel for each party that a decision in favor of appellant had been reached. The letter also requested counsel for appellant to prepare the “necessary findings, conclusions and judgment for the court’s signature.”

On December 18, 1961, a written stipulation was executed by the attorneys for the respective parties under the terms of which the preparation, signing and filing of findings of fact and conclusions of law…