Is there a constitutional right to file frivolous litigation?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Fu v. Yan, A157675 (Cal. App. 2020):
4. Appellant does not contend this litigation was a constitutionally protected activity. (See Code Civ. Proc., 527.6, subd. (b)(1) ["Constitutionally protected activity is not included within the meaning of 'course of conduct.' "]; Wolfe v. George (9th Cir. 2007) 486 F.3d 1120, 1125 ["there is no constitutional right to file frivolous litigation"].)
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