Walker v. Doup

The issue presented in this case is whether a timely motion for separate findings of fact and conclusions of law under Civ. R. 52 prevents an otherwise final judgment from becoming final for purposes of App. R. 4 until the findings of fact and conclusions of law are filed by the trial court.1 For the reasons discussed *230below, we hold in the affirmative, and reverse the decision of the court of appeals.

Civ. R. 52 provides, in pertinent part:

“When questions of fact are tried by the court without a jury, judgment may be general for the prevailing party unless one of the parties in writing or…