Does a finding of fact need to be found in a special proceeding?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from McConnell v. All-Coverage Ins. Exchange Auto. and Fire, 229 Cal.App.2d 735, 40 Cal.Rptr. 587 (Cal. App. 1964):
However, proceedings under section 1010 et seq. are considered special proceedings and no findings of fact are necessary. (Carpenter v. Pacific Mut. Life Ins. Co. (1937) 10 Cal.2d 307, 327-328, 74 P.2d 761.) Furthermore, the order of March 1, 1963, recites the following, to wit:
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