What is the test for a motion to strike a cause of action against a person?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Copenbarger v. Evangelism, 156 Cal.Rptr.3d 70, 215 Cal.App.4th 1237 (Cal. App. 2013):
Section 425.16 provides for 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. ( 425.16, subd. (b)(1).) ( Cabrera v. Alam (2011) 197 Cal.App.4th 1077, 1085, 129 Cal.Rptr.3d 74.)
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