Re the doc from yesterday, in VERY basic terms, AH counter-sued JD on a number of grounds. JD filed “demurrers” in response to her claims... which are objections stating why each claim should be dismissed now rather than proceed to trial...
The letter yesterday upheld most of JD’s objections and dismissed several of AH’s claims. The judge has also said that her counterclaim for defamation can’t be dismissed at this stage... it will be fought out at trial.
He also (in very basic terms) said neither of them have immunity under anti-SLAPP laws.
Re AH’s defamation counter claim, a number of claims WITHIN it were deemed out of time so the extent of her counter-suit is reduced.
So JD won all but 2 points and it is positive for him. The decision to allow her to proceed with her defamation claim isn’t necessarily bad as it means she has to actively prove her claim... prove her lies essentially.
So while it’s not perfect (these things rarely are!), it’s still a much better outcome for JD than AH.
I’m up to my eyes in work and will get into it in more detail & I’m sure others will also post lots of info today as well. But that’s a very quick and extremely basic explanation. I hope it’s helpful.
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