Cavanaugh v. Cavanaugh

92 A.3d 200 (2014)

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Cavanaugh v. Cavanaugh

Rhode Island Supreme Court
92 A.3d 200 (2014)

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Facts

Brian Cavanaugh (defendant) and Rosanna Cavanaugh (plaintiff) were married with one child. The Cavanaughs divorced. Brian frequently yelled and swore at Rosanna and often spoke to her in a threatening manner. After a court dismissed Rosanna’s petition for modification of Brian’s visitation rights, Brian called Rosanna on the phone multiple times, vulgarly gloating about the outcome. Rosanna filed a complaint in family court, seeking an order protecting her from domestic abuse. Rosanna testified that Brian’s conduct placed her in fear of bodily harm. Brian admitted to the described conduct. A magistrate issued a civil restraining order, prohibiting Brian from contacting Rosanna with the exception of when Brian and Rosanna exchanged their child for Brian’s visitation. The family court affirmed the order. Brian appealed.

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Issue

Holding and Reasoning (Robinson, J.)

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