Christensen-Towne v. Dorey

[¶ 1] Peter Dorey appeals from the entry of a protection from harassment order against him in the District Court (Bridg-ton, Eggert, J.) contending that, because he received notice only fifty-five minutes before the hearing, the court: lacked personal jurisdiction over him, abused its discretion in denying his telephonic request for a continuance, and violated his due process rights. Dorey also contends that the court erred in issuing the final order. Although we conclude that the District Court did have jurisdiction over Dorey, because the court exceeded the bounds of its discretion in…