Donaldson

DISCUSSION

On appeal, Ojaroodi, representing himself, argues that the trial court erred because it: failed to issue a statement of decision; granted the order without sufficient evidence; and refused to consider impeachment evidence.

2 1. Standard of Review We review the trial court’s decision to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to support the ruling; “we review the evidence before the court in accordance with the customary rules of appellate review. We resolve all factual conflicts and questions of credibility in favor of the prevailing party and indulge in all legitimate and reasonable inferences to uphold the finding of the trial court if it is supported by substantial evidence which is reasonable, credible and of solid value.” (Schild v. Rubin (1991) 232 Cal.App.3d 755, 762.)

2. Statement of Decision Code of Civil Procedure, Section 632,1 requires the court to issue a statement of decision, explaining the basis for its decision, when requested by a party appearing at the trial. In a case such as this, where the trial was concluded within one calendar day, the request must be made prior to the submission of the matter for decision.2 The record of this…