§ RULE 1-052. NONJURY TRIALS; FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS.

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RULE 1-052. NONJURY TRIALS; FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS.

A. Findings and Conclusions; When Required. In a case tried by the court without a jury, or by the court with an advisory jury, the court shall enter findings of fact and conclusions of law when a party makes a timely request. Findings of fact and conclusions of law are unnecessary in decisions on motions under Rule 1-012, 1-050 or 1-056 NMRA or any other motion except as provided in Paragraph B of Rule 1-041 NMRA.

B. Request to Enter Findings and Conclusions. Unless otherwise ordered by the court, no later than ten (10) days after the court announces its decision, a party may request the court to enter findings of fact and conclusions of law by filing the party's requested findings of fact and conclusions of law.

C. Amended or Supplemental Findings and Conclusions; Withdrawal of Request for Findings. A party who filed requested findings of fact and conclusions of law prior to the trial, may file amended or supplemental findings and conclusions or may withdraw the request for findings and conclusions within ten (10) days after the court announces its decision.

D. Motion to Amend. Upon motion of a party made not later than ten (10) days after entry of judgment, the court may amend its findings or conclusions or make additional findings and conclusions and may amend the judgment accordingly.