Connolly v. Connolly

Majority: SAUFLEY, C.J., and CLIFFORD, DANA, ALEXANDER, LEVY, and SILVER, JJ.

Concurrence: SAUFLEY, C.J., and LEVYJ.

CLIFFORD, J.

[¶ 1] Julie A. Connolly appeals from an order for protection from abuse entered in the District Court (Waterville, Worth, J.) on her complaint filed individually and on behalf of her daughter against her husband, John S. Connolly. Julie contends that the court erred in denying her a hearing, and, in the absence of a hearing, in issuing an order without the agreement of both parties. We agree with Julie and vacate the judgment.

I. BACKGROUND

[¶ 2] On February 8, 2005,…