Legal Opinion

Settles Bridge Farm, LLC v. Masino

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided November 16, 2012No. A12A0898PublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

McFadden, Judge.

This appeal is from a trial court order dismissing a complaint pursuant to Georgia’s anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) statute, OCGA § 9-11-11.1. Because the trial court correctly found that the alleged statements which form the basis for the complaint were privileged under that statute, we affirm.

Settles Bridge Farm, LLC filed a complaint against Nick Masino and the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, Inc., claiming tortious interference with business and contractual relations. Settles Bridge complains about a telephone call from chamber vice president…

2Cases cited10 opinions

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  4. Hawks v. HinelyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2001
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