Pike v. Maguire

The record belies the claim of the defendant, Michael J. Maguire, that he was denied a fair hearing on November 22, 1996, and December 18, 1996, with respect to the issue whether the G. L. c. 209A restraining order obtained by his ex-wife, Marilyn J. Pike, one year earlier should be extended or made permanent. As the Probate Court judge correctly noted in denying the defendant’s motion for reconsideration of her November 22, 1996, issuance of a permanent restraining order, she conducted evidentiary hearings on both dates, taking evidence from both parties on November 22 and hearing testimony…