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Real Estate

Jun. 10, 2003

Anti-SLAPP Suit Statute: Who Is SLAPPing Whom?

BY JOHN L. FITZGERALD The state anti-SLAPP statute has been on the books for more than 10 years, but recent judicial decisions suggest that state courts will interpret the law broadly to address a variety of litigation.

BY JOHN L. FITZGERALD

The state anti-SLAPP statute has been on the books for more than 10 years, but recent judicial decisions suggest that state courts will interpret the law broadly to address a variety of litigation.

Before filing an anti-SLAPP action, a real estate developer or any litigant should have evidence sufficient to prove the case, not merely enough to have a reasonable basis to bring an action.

University of Denver sociology profess...

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