Opinion ID: 886430
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Text: ¶ 8 This Court reviews the findings of a district court sitting without a jury to determine if the court's findings are clearly erroneous. Morton v. Lanier, 2002 MT 214, ¶ 12, 311 Mont. 301, ¶ 12, 55 P.3d 380, ¶ 12. A district court's findings are clearly erroneous if they are not supported by substantial credible evidence, if the trial court has misapprehended the effect of the evidence, or if a review of the record leaves this Court with the definite and firm conviction that a mistake has been committed. Morton, ¶ 12. Additionally, in determining whether the district court's findings are supported by substantial credible evidence, this Court must view the evidence in the light most favorable to the prevailing party. Morton, ¶ 12.