Littlejohn v. Hamrick

CAMPBELL, Judge.

We note that this case was docketed late, but a petition for certiorari in lieu of an appeal has been granted and therefore we will consider the appeal on its merits rather than dismissing it.

The judgment entered in this case does not comply with Rule 52 of the Rules of Civil Procedure (G.S. 1A-1, Rule 52). This Rule provides:

“In all actions tried upon the facts without a jury or with an advisory jury, the Court shall find the facts specially and state separately its conclusions of law thereon and direct the entry of the appropriate judgment.”

As stated in Coggins v. City of…