Moore v. Pattin

983 So.2d 663 (2008)

Timothy MOORE, Appellant,

v.

Margaret J. PATTIN, Appellee.

No. 4D07-4850.

District Court of Appeal of Florida, Fourth District.

May 28, 2008.

Michael A. Etienne, North Miami, for appellant.

No brief filed on behalf of appellee.

WARNER, J.

The father appeals the entry of an injunction for protection against domestic violence, resulting from his repeated spanking of his daughter. He claims that his disciplining of his daughter is constitutionally and statutorily protected. The trial court considered the circumstances and extent of the spanking excessive and thus not protected. We…