King v. W. T. F.

Respondent appeals from a judgment granting petitioner’s request for a permanent stalking protective order (SPO) against him under ORS 30.866.1 He contends that there was insufficient evidence to support the trial court’s entry of the SPO. We agree with respondent and, therefore, reverse.

Petitioner and respondent were involved in a three-year romantic relationship. Both were married to other people at the time. Petitioner ended the relationship, but the parties continued to have contact as friends. In late December 2013, petitioner ended the friendship by a written message instructing…