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P0930 The statutory requirement that the hearing on a SLAPP motion be noticed not more than 30 days after service unless the court's docket conditions require otherwise creates a time limit that is mandatory, but not jurisdictional, so it can be waived by the opposing party's express consent to a later hearing date; statements made to counsel in preparation for litigation, to authorities in connection with criminal prosecutions, and in testimony required by subpoenas issued in a civil action are protected by the Litigation Privilege.CitationGREKA v LOWREY (Late Hearing) 133 CA4 1572 [See: CCP 425.16; CivC 47; Decker v UD Registry 105 CA4 1382, P/AT 3/03]
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