Change of direction
I am changing this blog to focus on the average attorney handling average cases that might occasionally file or encounter a Texas anti-slap motion.
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Author: Robert Ray
Can you appeal an oral order denying an anti-SLAPP motion to dismiss?
The Houston 1st court of appeals decided it did not have jurisdiction over a case because the trial judge orally denied a motion to dismiss filed under the Texas Anti-SLAPP, TCPA statute. An interlocutory appeal can only be taken from a written order denying a motion to dismiss. Casillas v. M&S Concrete, 01-19-00145-CV (Tex. App. – Houston [1st] April 28, 2020, no pet. h.) (mem. op.).
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Nonsuits and the Texas Anti-SLAPP, TCPA law – not Always?
The general rule is that if a party dismisses all or part of their claims after a motion to dismiss under the Texas Anti-SLAPP, TCPA law has been filed against them, the nonsuit will not affect the motion to dismiss and the moving party’s right to attorney’s fees, cost and sanctions. But there are exceptions.
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A Motion for Sanctions is not a “Legal Action” under the Texas Anti-SLAPP, TCPA LAW
Seeking sanctions for misconduct in litigation, including the filing of an allegedly frivolous or groundless lawsuit, is not a legal action under the Texas Anti-SLAPP, TCPA law.
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Under the Texas Anti-SLAPP Law, Attorney Immunity Doesn’t Apply to Suits by Clients
Under the Texas Anti-SLAPP, TCPA law, attorney immunity does not apply if the suit is a client suing. Attorney immunity only applies to suits by non-clients.
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