Farrell v. Marquez

Patrick M. Farrell appeals the order entered by the trial court issuing a permanent injunction for protection against domestic violence. We reverse because the facts alleged and proved by appellee, Gisselle Marquez, do not support the conclusion that she had reasonable cause to believe she was in imminent danger of becoming the victim of domestic violence; therefore, entry of the injunction was improper.

Section 741.30 of the Florida Statutes (1997) authorizes trial courts to enter injunctions to prevent domestic violence. The statute provides, among other things, that a person “who is the…