Pettitt v. Levy

Opinion

BROWN (G. A.), J.

The disposition of this lawsuit depends upon the application of the absolute privilege stated in Civil Code section 47, subdivision 2, 1 to the factual allegations in the first amended complaint. The trial court determined the privilege to be applicable and sustained defendants’ demurrer to the first amended complaint without leave to amend. 2

“A privileged publication or broadcast is one made—

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“2. In any (1) legislative or (2) judicial proceeding, or (3) in any other official proceeding authorized by law; ...”

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