Lis Pendens and Texas Anti-Slapp
A motion to remove and expunge a Lis Pendens is a legal action under the Texas Anti-Slapp (TCPA) statute and can be dismissed on proper proof.
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A remand after finding the Texas Anti-SLAPP, TCPA law applies
After finding that the Texas Anti-SLAPP law applied, the appeals court remanded the case to the trial court so the non-movant could put on evidence showing whether it could produce clear and specific evidence of each of its claims. They did not reverse and render!
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Texas Anti-SLAPP, Non-Suit and Proof of Damages
Background In Barker v. Hurst, No. 01-17-00838-CV, 2018 WL 3059795, at *8 (Tex. App.-Houston [1st...
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Texas Anti-Slapp Law and Divorce
The Texas Anti-Slapp statute (TCPA)- what is it? Background In Collins v. Collins, No....
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Texas Citizen’s Participation Law and “Equitable and Just” Attorney’s Fees
Anti-Slapp in Texas Texas Anti-Slapp Act The Texas Citizens Participation Act (TCPA) commonly...
Read MoreTexas Anti-Slapp Statute And Defamation Per Se
Background In Van Der Linden, v. Khan, No. 02-16-00374-CV (Tex. App. – Fort Worth, November 9, 2017), the court had a good discussion on defamation per se in the context of a Texas Anti-slapp motion. Van Der Linden claimed that...
Read MoreTexas Anti-Slapp Deadlines Are Not Optional
Daniels v. StateIn Daniels v. State, 538 S.W.3d 139 (Tex. App.-El Paso 2017, pet. denied) the appeals court reversed a ruling for several media defendants. The media defendants had filed a motion to dismiss under the Texas...
Read MoreTexas Anti-Slapp Motion Against An Anti-Slapp Motion
Another Texas court of appeals holds that a motion to dismiss under the Texas anti-SLAPP, TCPA, law cannot be filed against an opponent’s motion to dismiss under the Texas anti-SLAPP, TCPA.
Read MoreTexas Anti-Slapp And Routine Collection Suit
Facts This case began as a routine collections suit. It turned into a Texas Citizens Participation Act (TCPA) case. MVS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, et al v. INTERNATIONAL ADVERTISING SOLUTIONS, et al, No. 08-16-00173-CV, (Tex....
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