M.L.G. v. R.W.

ROBERT M. CLAYTON III, Chief Judge.

R.W. appeals the judgment of the trial court entering a full order of protection against him and in favor of M.L.G. R.W. claims there was insufficient evidence of “stalking” as defined in the Missouri Adult Abuse Act to support the judgment. We reverse and remand.

I. BACKGROUND

Viewed in the light most favorable to the judgment, the underlying facts are as follows: R.W. and M.L.G. are long-time neighbors, sharing an adjoining property line. R.W.’s property consists of approximately eight acres in a semi-rural area. M.L.G. owns four and a half acres adjacent to…