Cirillo v. Jones

The trial court entered a final judgment of injunction for protection against repeat violence against appellant, Anthony Cirillo, on the petition of appellee, Ashley Jones. Mr. Cirillo raises two issues on appeal, both of which we find to have merit. We reverse.

Mr. Jones filed his petition alleging two incidents of violence. At the trial, Mr. Jones testified that during the first incident, Mr. Cirillo confronted Mr. Jones about remarks he had made. While cursing at and threatening Mr. Jones, Mr. Cirillo poked him in the chest and spat on him. In response, Mr. Cirillo attempted to call his…