Legal Opinion

Jenkins v. Jenkins.

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided December 13, 2018No. A18A1463PublishedCited by 1 opinion

1Opinion of the Court

Goss, Judge.

We granted David Jenkins's application for a discretionary appeal concerning the entry of a 12-month protective order against him as sought by his daughter Michelle. Jenkins argues that the trial court abused its discretion when it granted the protective order because the evidence did not show that he stalked his daughter, that he posed any danger to her, or that she was in reasonable fear for her safety. We find no error and affirm.

"The grant or denial of a motion for a protective order lies within the sound discretion of the trial court, and its decision on such a motion will…

2Cases cited5 opinions

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  2. Revere v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2006
  3. PLACANICA v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2010
  4. Lewis v. LewisCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2012
  5. Slaughter v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2014

3Cited by1 opinion

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