Jennifer Putzig v. Kenneth Bresk

Jennifer Putzig appeals a Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection against Dating Violence. Putzig argues that the trial court violated her due process rights by not affording her the opportunity to present evidence, call witnesses, or cross-examine the appellee. We agree and reverse.

Putzig and appellee fíléd countervailing petitions for protection against dating violence arising out of the same incident. Both parties appeared pro se at the injunction hearing. At the outset, the court asked the parties if they had any witnesses. Putzig responded that she had one “on the way.”

The court then…