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Anti-SLAPP Special Motions to Strike (CCP §425.16)

Anti-SLAPP motions under CCP §425.16 are special motions to strike claims arising from protected speech or petition activity. A successful motion gets the offending claim(s) dismissed and (mandatorily) awards attorney's fees. This page indexes anti-SLAPP-specific rulings separately from generic motion-to-strike rulings.

Rulings indexed
165
Counties
8
Judges
10

Outcome breakdown

  • Granted60 (36%)
  • Denied48 (29%)
  • Other24 (15%)
  • Continued22 (13%)
  • Granted in part7 (4%)
  • Off calendar4 (2%)

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Frequently asked questions

What is a anti-slapp special motions to strike (ccp §425.16) in California?+

Anti-SLAPP motions under CCP §425.16 are special motions to strike claims arising from protected speech or petition activity. A successful motion gets the offending claim(s) dismissed and (mandatorily) awards attorney's fees. This page indexes anti-SLAPP-specific rulings separately from generic motion-to-strike rulings.

How often are anti-slapp special motions to strike (ccp §425.16) granted in California Superior Court?+

DecisionDepot tracks grant rates, denial rates, and outcome breakdowns for anti-slapp special motions to strike (ccp §425.16) across 34+ California Superior Court counties. The live statistics on this page are derived from every indexed tentative ruling matching this motion type — updated continuously as new rulings arrive.