Keeton v. Bryant

Petitioner below, Florence Keeton [“Keeton”], appeals an order of dismissal of temporary injunction for protection against repeat violence, an order to show cause, and an order of contempt. Although “snafu” is not an ancient legal term, it is a recognized one 1 and it is apt in this case to describe the events that require reversal of the contempt order for procedural reasons.

On August 29, 2003, Keeton filed a petition for injunction for protection against repeat violence against respondent below, Tommy Bryant [“Bryant”]. She alleged various instances of stalking: specifically, that on August…