Pfrang

FACTS AND THE TRIAL COURT’S FINDINGS

The information we have about this case is limited because the only items in the clerk’s transcript are the register of actions, a minute order dated September 5, 2023, Pfrang’s notice of appeal, and Pfrang’s designation of record on appeal. An evidentiary hearing was conducted over four days— April 26, May 22, July 11, and September 5, 2023—yet the reporter’s transcript is limited to the final day. Seven exhibits, including three video recordings, were received into evidence, but no exhibits have been transmitted to us. What we do know is that on December 22, 2022, Pfrang filed a request for an elder or dependent adult restraining order against Amoroso. On that same day, the trial court issued a temporary restraining order against Amoroso and issued an order to show cause. On September 5, 2023, the trial court made findings on the record and issued a minute order denying Pfrang’s request for a restraining order.

2 Testimony from the last day of trial, argument by Amoroso’s counsel, and the trial court’s findings are the only source for the facts of this case. Pfrang and Amoroso were neighbors. They did not get along. There was at least one…