Brooks v. Barrett

Richard Henry Knox Brooks (husband) appeals contending the trial court erroneously entered an amended injunction against domestic violence without giving him notice and an opportunity to be heard. We agree and reverse.

Patricia Ann Barrett (wife) filed a petition for injunction for protection against domestic violence on August 2, 1995. A temporary injunction was entered. The husband answered denying the wife’s allegations and petitioned for dissolution of marriage. He sought a protective injunction against the wife. A hearing was held August 14, 1995. According to the husband, the parties…