The Public Interest and Intimidation Suits: A New Approach
satisfaction of vindicating his principles. Furthermore, even if the defendant is absolutely convinced he will prevail, the price of victory in time, money, and aggravation is very high. He must submit to the litigation process against his will. Typically, he will experience a very unpleasant deposition session, as well as the inconvenience of delays and uncertainty which invariably accompany litigation." The defendant must hire an experienced attorney. Because this type of case is often sui generis, the attorney must devote many hours to learning the peculiar facts of the case, and taking part in discovery. Then, he or she must prepare and argue a lengthy memorandum on a demurrer, motion for judgment on the pleadings, summary judgment, or other summary proceeding."' Thus, the potentially huge exposure and unpleasantness of litigation is enough to scare away all but the most resolute defendant in an intimidation