Simon Oxborough, aged 41, Slieau Curn Park, Kirk Michael, has denied an allegation of threatening behaviour.
The offence is alleged to have been committed on June 5 and involve a dispute with his next door neighbour.
The defendant was represented in court by duty advocate Paul Glover.
A pre-trial review will be held in summary court October 10.
Bail was granted in the sum of £500.