Newton v. Tidd

John Mauzy Pittman, Chief Judge.

Appellee, Catherine J D. Tidd, petitioned the Circuit Court of Polk County, Arkansas, for an order of protection on behalf of her mother, Jessie L. Tidd, alleging that appellant committed acts of domestic abuse against Jessie L. Tidd. An ex parte order of protection was entered. After a hearing, the trial court found that there was sufficient evidence to establish the existence of domestic abuse and entered an order of protection. Appellant argues that the evidence is insufficient to establish that he committed domestic abuse. We agree, and we reverse.

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