ARNOLD, Judge.
In actions tried upon the facts without a jury the trial judge is required to make findings of fact and conclusions of law. G.S. 1A-1, Rule 52(a)(1) directs the court to "find the facts specially and state separately its conclusions of law thereon and direct entry of the appropriate judgment."
The reason for requiring a separate statement of the conclusions of law is to allow the appellate courts to determine what law the trial court applied...
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