HOUGH v. STOCKBRIDGE

No. 73365-1.

76 P.3d 216 (2003)

150 Wash.2d 234

Robert M. HOUGH and Diana L. Hough, Petitioners, v. Frank W. STOCKBRIDGE and Susan Stockbridge, Respondents.

Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

Decided September 11, 2003.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Diana L. Hough, Robert M. Hough, pro se Appellants.

Frank W. Stockbridge, Susan Stockbridge, pro se Respondents.


PER CURIAM.

We consider here whether district courts have the equitable power to issue mutual (or reciprocal) restraining orders in the absence of a petition specifically requesting that relief. We conclude that they do.

Robert and Diana Hough petitioned the district court under chapter 10.14 RCW for an order for protection from harassment by their neighbors, Frank and Susan Stockbridge. After a hearing, the district court issued protection orders preventing...

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