E.M.B. VS. R.F.B
A-1155-09T1
Plaintiff's stated reasons for seeking a final restraining
order against her 56 year old son were that he had stolen her
car keys, cell phone, bank book, money and some jewelry. In
addition, plaintiff testified that defendant had locked her out
of the house on one occasion and called her a "senile old
bitch." The trial court entered a final restraining order based
upon harassment. We reverse because theft is not one of the
enumerated predicate acts under N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19 and because
the evidence was insufficient to prove the thefts or other acts
were committed with the requisite purpose to harass.4-19-11
