Proceedings in trial by court — Findings deemed verdict.

The order of proceedings on a trial by the court shall be the same as provided in trials by jury. The finding of the court upon the facts shall be deemed a verdict, and may be set aside in the same manner and for the same reason as far as applicable, and a new trial granted.

[Code 1881 § 247; 1877 p 51 § 251; 1869 p 60 § 251; RRS § 368.]