Lloyd v. Hardesty
These consolidated appeals arise out of an acrimonious neighbor dispute between Nina Hardesty aka Nina Wax (Wax) and Andrea Lloyd (Lloyd). Lloyd petitioned the trial court for a restraining order under Code of Civil Procedure[1] section 527.6, claiming, among other things, that Wax harassed her and her teenage daughter due to their race. Wax opposed the petition and cross-complained for a restraining order against Lloyd. In ruling in favor of Lloyd and against Wax, the trial court purported to enter a non-CLETS[2] restraining order. Although Wax raises numerous claims of error, we do not reach them, as we conclude the trial court acted in excess of its jurisdiction when it purported to enter an order that was beyond the scope of the power conferred by section 527.6. Thus, we reverse and remand for compliance with the statutory precepts set forth in section 527.6.
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