Judge: Mark H. Epstein, Case: 22SMCV01054, Date: 2023-03-08 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 22SMCV01054    Hearing Date: March 8, 2023    Dept: R

The Special Motion to Strike is DENIED ON PROCEDURAL GROUNDS.  The motion was filed after judgment was entered, and thus not only is it untimely, but the court could not hear it absent a motion to vacate the judgment.  Further, no motion to vacate would be proper because defendant has filed an appeal of the judgment, thereby divesting this court of jurisdiction.