What is the test for an anti-SLAPP analysis based on the pleadings, and supporting and opposing affidavits stating the facts upon which the liability or defense is based?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from Rickley v. Tesoro Ref. & Mktg. Co., B291375 (Cal. App. 2020):

to "the pleadings, and supporting and opposing affidavits stating the facts upon which the liability or defense is based"]; see, e.g., Karnazes v. Ares (2016) 244 Cal.App.4th 344, 353-354 [considering pleadings, a declaration, and emails attached thereto at first step of anti-SLAPP analysis].)

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