Garrett v. Pratt

Stanley Garrett, an inmate in the Florida correctional system, appeals the trial court’s order denying his motion to modify or dissolve a domestic violence injunction. Because Garrett was denied an opportunity to appear telephonieally, we reverse for a new hearing.

After Garrett filed his motion to modify or dissolve the domestic violence injunction entered against him, he filed a motion, asking the trial court to allow him to appear telephonieally. Although the trial court never ruled on the motion, the Clerk’s notice of hearing noted Garrett would appear telephonieally. When Garrett failed…