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Civil procedure: attorney's fees and costs.

It became law on Aug 6, 2009.

CA SB 786 · Senate Bill · 2009–2010

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Latest action
Aug 6, 2009

What it does

Existing law subjects to a special motion to strike a cause of action against a person arising from any act of that person in furtherance of the person's right of petition or free speech under the United States Constitution or the California Constitution in connection with a public issue, unless the court determines that the plaintiff has established that there is a probability that the plaintiff will prevail on the claim. Existing law entitles a prevailing defendant on that special motion to strike to recover his or her attorney's fees and costs.

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

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    Aug 6, 2009

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