Baker v. Mayer

MARING, Justice.

[¶ 1] Gary Mayer appeals from a disorderly conduct restraining order directing him to have no contact with Phyliss Baker. We reverse, concluding the trial court abused its discretion when it found reasonable grounds existed for a disorderly conduct restraining order against Mayer.

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[¶ 2] Baker broke off a romantic relationship with Mayer approximately three years before she petitioned the trial court for a restraining order in July 2003, based upon his actions over the prior year.

[¶ 3] In Baker’s Petition for Disorderly Conduct Restraining Order, she alleged Mayer followed her,…