Evans V. Unkow

In this case we hold that declarations on a special motion to strike a SLAPP suit (strategic lawsuit against public participation) (Code Civ. Proc., § 425.16) may not include averments on information and belief. We affirm a judgment dismissing a defamation action by A. Peter Evans against 10 individual defendants for failure to establish a probability he would prevail. (Code Civ. Proc., § 425.16, subd. (b).)