M.K. v. Doyle

12 I agree with the majority that M.K.'s ongoing relationship with Doyle did not preclude her from obtaining a civil stalking injunction against him. However, I disagree with the majority's characterization of the trial court's comments regarding "Axis I disorder" as a mere credibility determination.

13 In weighing the evidence before it, the trial court took judicial notice of an "Axis I disorder that battered women tend to have where they ... tend to stay with batterers." By using this fact as a basis for disregarding evidence that . M.K. had "continued contact" with Doyle after he abused…