Further, under OCGA § 9-11-52 (a) the findings of the trial court in these cases "shall not be set aside unless clearly erroneous, and due regard shall be given to the opportunity of the trial court to judge the credibility of the witnesses." As the clearly erroneous test has the same effect as the any evidence rule, we will not disturb the findings of fact in this case if there is any evidence to sustain them. (Cit.)' Taylor Rozier v. Anderson, 211 Ga. App. 897, 898 ( 440 S.E.2d 767) (1994)." Jafari v. Simpson Organization, 214 Ga. App. 589, 591 (1) ( 448 S.E.2d 493). From this perspective, it is not difficult to see that the controlling issue in the case sub judice is whether there is any evidence to support the trial court's finding that Motor Warehouse exercised ordinary care and diligence in looking after McMillan's automobile.
"In bench trials, the trial judge sits as the trier of fact and his findings are analogous to the verdict of a jury and should not be disturbed if there is any evidence to support them. [Cit.] Further, under OCGA § 9-11-52 (a) the findings of the trial court in these cases `shall not be set aside unless clearly erroneous, and due regard shall be given to the opportunity of the trial court to judge the credibility of the witnesses.' As the clearly erroneous test has the same effect as the any evidence rule, we will not disturb the findings of fact in this case if there is any evidence to sustain them. [Cit.]" Taylor Rozier v. Anderson, 211 Ga. App. 897, 898 ( 440 S.E.2d 767) (1994). The evidence demonstrates, notwithstanding the negotiations for a new lease at a lower rental rate, that throughout the appellants' tenancy, the parties were governed by the original lease; that the appellee continually asserted its right, under the lease, to full payment of rent; and that the appellants' payment and the appellee's receipt of less than the total amount of rent due did not constitute a mutual departure from the lease or an accord and satisfaction.