James v. Warren

This is an appeal from a judgment dismissing Ms. Warren's petition for protection from abuse. For the following reasons, we affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

At the time of the confrontation that forms the underlying basis for this appeal, plaintiff, Stanley James, had been married to Mary White James, mother of defendant, Rosalind Warren, for approximately fifteen years. Mrs. James was diagnosed with cancer, and Ms. Warren had been living in her mother and step-father's home for about three months, with Mrs. James's permission, to assist in caring for Mrs. James.

On December 7, 2016,…