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2. It is up to the court's discretion whether to award fees and costs

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Sat Jun 6, 2026, 05:49 PM

12 hrs ago

The DC code provision governing SLAPP suits states that " The court may award a moving party who prevails, in whole or in part, on a motion brought under § 16-5502 or § 16-5503 the costs of litigation, including reasonable attorney fees.

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It is up to the court's discretion whether to award fees and costs onenote 12 hrs ago #2

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