Morrison v. Sayer

[¶ 1] Shawn A. Sayer appeals from the judgment of the District Court (Portland, Mulhem, J.) granting an order for protection from abuse, 19-A M.R.S. § 4007 (2010), to Liv Maura Morrison. On appeal, Sayer contends that he was deprived of rights afforded by the statute and rules because he was not allowed to appear at or participate in the final hearing because he was incarcerated. We vacate the judgment.

[¶ 2] The record reflects that over the past several years, Sayer has been subject to several protection from abuse orders prohibiting contact with Morrison. There appears to be no dispute that…