1.21.150 Obligations of the Tribal Court

(a) In all matters tried to a judge without a jury, the judge shall make separate findings of fact and conclusions of law. It is sufficient if the findings and conclusions are made orally on the record in open court, or if they are contained in a written opinion.

(b) In all civil matters tried to a jury, the jury shall return a special verdict on each issue of fact placed before it.

(c) If the Tribal Court fails to make findings of fact, the Court of Appeals may affirm the judgment if the record supports it, reverse if the record does not support it, or remand for findings and conclusions.