West

West v. Conrad

Good Law
182 F.2d 255·1950 U.S. App. LEXIS 2774
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitMay 11, 195012194_1California290 words

Opinion

Opinion

The facts and issues in this case are set forth in our previous opinion, West v. Conrad, 9 Cir., 177 F.2d 252 . On remand the trial court made amended findings of fact and conclusions of law to the effect that the premises were actually used for business purposes and not for housing.

In a supplemental brief appellant, contends that the finding to this effect is contrary to the evidence and clearly erroneous. After reviewing the record now before us, we cannot say that the finding is without evidentiary support, nor are we “left with the definite and firm conviction that a mistake has been committed.” United States v. United States Gypsum Co., 333 U.S. 364, 395 , 68 S.Ct. 525, 542 , 92 L.Ed. 746 . The challenged finding is not clearly erroneous, and under Rule 52(a), 1 Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, 28 U.S.C.A., it must stand. We would not he justified in holding that it does not sufficiently determine the factual issues delineated in our previous opinion herein. Judgment affirmed.

. “The Court finds that following the making of said lease as heretofore mentioned, the premises were actually used by the plaintiff for business purposes; that is, for the conducting of a business…

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