Can a defendant bring an anti-SLAPP motion?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Hillock v. Cook, E051411 (Cal. App. 2011):
Section 425.16 authorizes a defendant to file a special anti-SLAPP motion to strike any cause of action arising from an act in furtherance of the defendant's constitutional rights of free speech or petition for redress of grievances. (Flatley v.
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