Opinion ID: 1443854
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Heading: standard of review

Text: The credibility and weight to be given evidence is in the province of the trier of fact, and the findings made by the trial judge will not be set aside unless clearly erroneous. Sun Valley Shamrock Resources, Inc. v. Travelers Leasing Corp., 118 Idaho 116, 118, 794 P.2d 1389, 1391 (1990); I.R.C.P. 52(a). This Court will uphold the trial court's findings of fact if supported by substantial and competent evidence. Ireland v. Ireland, 123 Idaho 955, 957-58, 855 P.2d 40, 42-43 (1993); In re Baby Boy Doe, 127 Idaho 452, 456, 902 P.2d 477, 481 (1995). On issues of law, this Court exercises free review. Ausman v. State, 124 Idaho 839, 841, 864 P.2d 1126, 1128 (1993).