Pena v. Garza

Opinion by:

CATHERINE STONE, Justice

This is an appeal of a protective order. We are asked to decide whether the trial court erred in refusing to file findings of fact and conclusions of law, and whether the evidence was legally and factually sufficient to sustain the order. We affirm.

Background

Nancy Garza and David Pena began dating in January 1999 and lived together from May 1999 until March 2000. In December 1999, after drinking at an office party, David got into a fight with Nancy and struck her with a telephone. Nancy called the police, but did not file charges. The couple spent Christmas…