Indiana Code
Chapter 7. Defense in Civil Actions Against Persons Who Act in Furtherance of the Person's Right of Petition or Free Speech Under the Constitution of the United States or the Constitution of the State of Indiana in Connection With a Public Issue
34-7-7-5. Conditions Under Which Rights of Petition or Free Speech May Be Used as Defense

Sec. 5. It is a defense in a civil action against a person that the act or omission complained of is:
(1) an act or omission of that person in furtherance of the person's right of petition or free speech under the Constitution of the United States or the Constitution of the State of Indiana in connection with a public issue; and
(2) an act or omission taken in good faith and with a reasonable basis in law and fact.
As added by P.L.114-1998, SEC.7.

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Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure

Article 7. General Provisions

Chapter 7. Defense in Civil Actions Against Persons Who Act in Furtherance of the Person's Right of Petition or Free Speech Under the Constitution of the United States or the Constitution of the State of Indiana in Connection With a Public Issue

34-7-7-1. Applicability of Chapter

34-7-7-2. "Act in Furtherance of a Person's Right of Petition or Free Speech Under the Constitution of the United States or the Constitution of the State of Indiana in Connection With a Public Issue" Defined

34-7-7-3. "Claim" Defined

34-7-7-4. "Person" Defined

34-7-7-5. Conditions Under Which Rights of Petition or Free Speech May Be Used as Defense

34-7-7-6. Discovery; Stay Pending Motion to Dismiss

34-7-7-7. Costs and Attorney's Fees; Defendant Successful in Motion to Dismiss

34-7-7-8. Costs and Attorney's Fees; Defendant Unsuccessful in Motion to Dismiss

34-7-7-9. Motion to Dismiss; Procedures and Determination

34-7-7-10. Remedy in Addition to Other Remedies Provided by Law