Wynne v. Allen

Experience has demonstrated that respect for and adherence to our statutory methods of procedure facilitates proper disposition of litigation. Our statute provides that the court shall, when a jury trial is waived, make separate findings of fact and conclusions of law. G.S. 1-185. Findings of fact so made may be challenged by exceptions. When not so challenged or when so challenged and supported by any evidence, they are conclusive on appeal.

The agreement to disregard the statute deprives us of the benefit of specific findings of fact, presenting to us instead a verdict.

A general verdict is…