Ann Rule, App. vs. Rick Swart, Et Ano., Resps. (Majority and Order)

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IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON ANN RULE, NO. 71706-5- Appellant, RICK SWART; SEATTLE WEEKLY DIVISION ONE UNPUBLISHED OPINION LLC, a Limited Liability Company; CALEB HAN'NAN, and Respondents, VILLAGE VOICE MEDIA HOLDINGS, LLC, an Arizona Limited Liability Company; FILED: June 22, 2015 m ro Defendant. o Lau, J. —The anti-SLAPP statute, RCW4.24.525, is invalid. Davis v. Co)g No. 90233-0 (Wash. May 28, 2015). This case is remanded to the trial court with instructions to vacate the judgment entered against the appellant and for further proceedings. Neither party is entitled to an award of attorney fees. As the prevailing party, appellant is entitled to an award of costs. Reverse and remand for further proceedings. WE CONCUR: ^T-l

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