Opinion ID: 1207326
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Heading: Whether refused findings should have been made.

Text: Most of the refused findings were opposed to or inconsistent with the findings made by the trial court. The findings made are supported by substantial evidence. The trial court could reasonably find as it did. Therefore, the refusal of opposing or inconsistent findings is not error. Hines v. Hines, 64 N.M. 377, 328 P.2d 944 (1958). The other refused findings concerned evidentiary as opposed to ultimate facts. Findings are to consist only of ultimate facts necessary to determine the issues. Goldie v. Yaker, 78 N.M. 485, 432 P.2d 841 (1967). Since these refused findings did not pertain to ultimate facts, it was not error to refuse them.