Opinion ID: 2538252
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Heading: general standard of review

Text: Since this appeal arises from a decision of the district court affirming a decision of the magistrate division, this Court will review the magistrate's decision independently, with due regard for the decision of the district court acting in its appellate capacity. Stevens v. Stevens, 135 Idaho 224, 227, 16 P.3d 900, 903 (2000) (citing Keller v. Keller, 130 Idaho 661, 663, 946 P.2d 623, 625 (1997)). The magistrate's findings of fact will be upheld if they are supported by substantial and competent evidence. Worzala v. Worzala, 128 Idaho 408, 411, 913 P.2d 1178, 1181 (1996) (citing Smith v. Smith, 124 Idaho 431, 436, 860 P.2d 634, 639 (1993)).