Your alert tracking was successfully added. BACKGROUND Alloways filed his Complaint against Multiserv North America n/k/a Harsco Metals North America in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County. Jones v. Whitaker, 59 N.C. App. The original law ofmisnomeris reflected insection 21of theLimitations Act, 2002which states that if a limitation period in respect of a claim against a person has expired, the claim shall not be pursued against that person by adding her to an existing proceeding. R. Smith, J in Maxrelco Inc.v. The court permitted the plaintiff to substitute the correct name of the contractor, Cezanne Homes, in place of XYZ Contractor. Your credits were successfully purchased. Web1 Defendants filed a motion to dismiss, but because plaintiff presented evidence outside the pleadings in her opposition, this Court issued an Order that informed the parties the motion F.3d 694, 705 (2d Cir. The case moved forward until the plaintiff attempted to correct the name under which it was suing the defendant before the trial in 2009. Your alert tracking was successfully added. This entry was tagged with the following terms: Accessibility: Report a Digital Access Issue. Enter the e-mail address you want to send this page to. A misnomer is different from mistaken identity, as the actual identity of the individual is not in question, only the name stated in a legal document. Further, Master Sugunasiri was satisfied that, on reading the claim, Cezanne Homes would know that it is at least one of the intended defendants. 2d 239 (Tex. Defendants filed an Opposition on If you wish to keep the information in your envelope between pages, Williams, 795 S.E.2d at 65253 (N.C. Ct. App. File the form at the clerks office where your case was heard within 30 days after the clerk mails the judgment. Your gift will make a lasting impact on the quality of government and civic participation in North Carolina. LAT TALES (Court of Appeal Edition): Does an insurer always have to provide a medical reason when denying specified benefits under the SABS? In many cases, it is obvious whether Rule 15 or Rule 21 applies. On March 24, 2011, Plaintiff filed a Motion for Reconsideration of the Order Granting Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment. In Crossman v. Moore, our Supreme Court made clear that the North Carolina Rule does not operate like the Federal Rule: [T]his rule does not apply to the naming of a new party-defendant to the action. First Amended Complaint to be filed within five court days. The Court of Appeals has explained that: [a]n amendment to correct a misnomer in the description of a party defendant may be granted after the expiration of the Statute of Limitations if (1) there is evidence that the intended defendant has in fact been properly served, and (2) the intended defendant would not be prejudiced by the amendment. Liss v. Seamark Foods, 147 N.C. App. Disclaimer: Justia Dockets & Filings provides public litigation records from the federal appellate and district courts. The laws of the state of Virginia, where the lawsuit was filed, required the lawsuit to be filed under the companys real name the name it used at the time the work was done. You will lose the information in your envelope. Rule 15 of the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure states that courts should freely allow amendments to complaints when justice so requires. If the statute of limitations has run on a new claim, Rule 15(c) allows it to relate back in time to the original complaint if the original pleading[gives] notice of the transactions, occurrences, or series of transactions or occurrences, to be proved pursuant to the amended pleading. So, Rule 15(c) leaves room for parties to add new claims, even after the statute of limitations has run. If the defendant knew that he was being sued notwithstanding the error, form should not triumph over substance. WebA motion was brought on March 19, 2015 seeking to substitute the driver for John Doe on the basis of misnomer. Rule 60 - Relief From a Judgment or Order. This practice note discusses motions to amend pleadings where a party is incorrectly named in Ontario pursuant to rr. App. To borrow a straightforward example an older case: Correcting the complaint to name Sherrie Sapp Whitaker, when it should have been Shirley Sapp Whitaker (where Shirley herself had been served) was properly permitted because there was never any confusion about who plaintiff had been trying to sue. R. Civ. You already receive all suggested Justia Opinion Summary Newsletters. We are currently collect data for this state. STIPULATION and ORDER #49 for Filing Amended Complaint to Correct Misnomer, signed by Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 11/21/2016. Seperate multiple e-mail addresses with a comma. Your subscription has successfully been upgraded. Your subscription was successfully upgraded. [Advisory Committee Notes to FR Civ P 15 (c).] 2011). Our emphasis is on insurance-related issues, including product liability, environmental litigation, personal injury, professional liability and administrative law. Houston [14th Dist.] 100 Wellington Street West v. Crimson Resource Management Corp. 179 (2008). [Bryant v. Rorer, 66 Va. Cir. WebSection 9-10-132 - Amendment of misnomers on motion All misnomers, whether in the Christian name or surname, made in writs, pleadings, or other civil judicial proceedings, shall, on motion, be amended and corrected instanter without working unnecessary delay to the party making the same. Your content views addon has successfully been added. The Court of Appeals dealt with this in Liss, where the plaintiff originally sued Seamark Foods after a jar of the companys oysters landed him in the local medical center. Dent-X Canada, Amending pleading; relation back to original pleading. If you wish to keep the information in your envelope between pages, The term misnomer refers to an error made when naming a person, place, or thing. ] Liss, 147 N.C. App. We noticed that you're using an AdBlocker, MOTION TO CORRECT Motion to Amend Pleadings to Correct Misnomers RESULT: Order 11/2/2020 HON ROBERT YOUNG. represented by Matthews Trucking Co. v. Smith, 682 S.W. The answer lies in whether Mr. Stone actually corrected a misnomer of the original Defendant or named a new Defendant altogether. Ct. 2004)] A misnomer can be corrected by amendment. On March 8, 2022 a post judgment domestic contempt* case was filed If the mistake is misidentification, and your client is not a proper party, file a Verified Denial. The doctrine of misnomer is quite broad. A misnomer in any pleading Your subscription was successfully upgraded. In Crossman, therefore, when the plaintiffwho had originally sued and served Van Dolan Moorediscovered after the limitations period that the proper defendant was the son, Van Dolen Moore II, it was too late to add him. by clicking the Inbox on the top right hand corner. Mary claims the lease was not valid, as her name was listed as Gary Smith throughout the contract. Fax: (416) 594-9100, 2023 Rogers Partners LLP. WebSTIPULATION and ORDER #49 for Filing Amended Complaint to Correct Misnomer, signed by Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 11/21/2016. Accessing Verdicts requires a change to your plan. The answer lies in whether Mr. Stone actually corrected a misnomer of the original Defendant or named a new Defendant altogether. at 285. will be able to access it on trellis. 179 (2008). Because the briefing the parties submitted was only related to the motion for summary judgment, the court also denied the insureds motion to correct misnomer, which was also before the court, because the court did not have sufficient information to decide whether the insured sued the wrong entity or misnamed the correct entity. There is no fee. See Enserch Corp. v. Parker, 794 S.W. in the jurisdiction of New Haven County. The term misnomer refers to an error made when naming a person, place, or thing. App. 2004). App.-Corpus Christi 1980, no writ) (limitations barred negligence suit against driver of vehicle when original suit brought only against drivers father and driver was not named or served until after the two-year statute of limitations period had run). The attorney moved to amend the complaint and summons to change the stores name from Brightline Foods, Inc. to Brightline Foods NC, Inc., and the court allowed it. Tolling may be permitted only if: (1) there are two separate but related entities using a similar name, (2) the correct entity had notice of the suit, and (3) the correct entity was neither misled nor prejudiced by the mistake. Rogers Partners Celebrates Black History Month. We are currently collect data for this state. at 570-72. try clicking the minimize button instead. 1984). Should the trial court grant the dismissal? Jim Pattison Industries Limited, 2016 ONSC 3182 also followed Mazzuca in granting the plaintiffs motion to correct the misnomer of Many modern items or devices retain outdated names, even though they bear little resemblance to the original items. 10 0 obj In addition, Timothy Walters, president of Seamark Enterprises, Inc., had received service of the original complaint against Seamark Foods at Seamark Enterprises, Inc.s proper corporate address. when new changes related to " are available. Subscribe to Justia's Free Newsletters featuring summaries of federal and state court opinions. 2003, revd on other grounds, 160 S.W. The post Amending the Defendants Name: Correcting a Misnomer or Adding a New Defendant? 4(i). try clicking the minimize button instead. Weba motion to amend the complaint rather than a motion to correct misnomer and that a 1 It is unclear from the record exactly what happened at the July 28, 2020 hearing; the only order in the record pertaining to that day is an agreed protective order regarding Defendants franchise agreement In light of the contrary information of the plaintiffs knowledge of Cezanne Homes, Master Sugunasiri gave no weight to this. 2. Additionally, in a situation of misidentification, there is no duty on the correct entity to point out the error or intervene in the case. at 285. In addition, Timothy Walters, president of Seamark Enterprises, Inc., had received service of the original complaint against Seamark Foods at Seamark Enterprises, Inc.s proper corporate address. In the simplest (and most common) circumstances, misnomer occurs when a plaintiff serves the correct defendant under an incorrect name. The plaintiff sued Four Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., and soon thereafter moved to amend the name to Hospice of Henderson County, Inc. d/b/a Four Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care. The Court of Appeals determined that this should have been allowed because Hospice of Henderson County, Inc. did in fact do business under the name Four Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care, and the North Carolina Secretary of States records revealed that there was no North Carolina entity known as Four Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. Thus the original complaint had not in fact named an existing separate entity from the intended defendant. Do not wait for the mistake to be corrected before filing a timely answer, and be sure to Wilkins v. Methodist Health Care Sys., 108 S.W. Web"Where the motion is to cure a misnomer in the description of a party defendant, it should be granted even after the statute of limitations has run where (1) there is evidence that the correct defendant (misnamed in the original process) has in fact been properly served, and (2) the correct defendant would not be prejudiced by granting the Lastly, Master Sugunasiri was satisfied that Cezanne Homes would not be prejudiced, stating: Sometimes delay in bringing themisnomermotion causes non-compensable prejudice and warrants the courts protection of the proposed defendant. In most cases, a misnomer involves a misspelling, or the use of a trade name in place of a legal name in an inappropriate situation. 21) is GRANTED. The court disagrees with Mary however, as she is easily identified as the individual who entered into the contract with the landlord, therefore the misspelling of her name is immaterial to the case. WebThus, one defendant cannot be substituted for another under the guise of a misnomer. We will email you '8 . Attorney For The Plaintiff. 281, 286 (2001). Williams, 795 S.E.2d at 65253 (N.C. Ct. App. Therefore, the plaintiffs misnomer motion was granted. <> stream in the jurisdiction of Gwinnett County. After the limitations period expired, the plaintiff moved to correct defendants name to reflect defendants official corporate name Seamark Enterprises, Inc. The record was clear, however, that Seamark Enterprises, Inc. operated under the assumed name Seamark Foods, as shown by a Certificate of Assumed Name filed with the Dare County Register of Deeds. This became an important issue, as if the court had required the plaintiff to dismiss the lawsuit and re-file using the correct name, the company wouldnt have been able to sue at all, as the statue of limitations had expired. In the recent decision of Scace v. Withers et al., 2020 ONSC 90, the plaintiff knew the name of a home renovation contactor that he alleged to be negligent, but named the contractor in the statement of claim as a pseudonym, XYZ Contractor. In this case, it was clear that the right party had simply been listed under the wrong name. In contrast, misidentification occurs when a plaintiff serves an incorrect entity, i.e. In most cases, if the party can be identified or found out, regardless of the misnomer, the mistake will not void the contract, or cause a dismissal of the legal proceedings. The School of Government depends on private and public support for fulfilling its mission. On the other hand, if there is an existing, separate entity called Brightline Foods, Inc. the court may be compelled to follow Crossman, Treadway, and others and dismiss the action because it effectively names a new defendant. 15th century Late Middle English mesnoumer. Amending the Defendants Name: Correcting a Misnomer or Adding a New Defendant? The Court of Appeals has explained that: [a]n amendment to correct a misnomer in the description of a party defendant may be granted after the expiration of The court may correct a clerical mistake or a These filings and docket sheets should not be considered findings of fact or liability, nor do they necessarily reflect the view of Justia. Sign up for our free summaries and get the latest delivered directly to you. Fed. The plaintiff brought a motion for leave to amend her claim to correct the alleged misnomer of John Doe Maintenance Company by substituting Maple and Royal. (Hall, S). A more complex example comes from Taylor v. Hospice of Henderson Cty., Inc., 194 N.C. App. Pl.s Compl., ECF No. 3838 Oak Lawn AvenueSuite 1300Dallas, TX 75219, 2023 The Bassett Firm All Rights Reserved, Disclaimer| Site Map| Privacy Policy |Business Development Solutions by FindLaw, part of Thomson Reuters, Commercial Motor Vehicle Accident Defense, What trucking companies can do to reduce accident risk, Civil Liability for Livestock on Highways, Compelling a Witnesss Appearance at an Oral Deposition and Rule 199.3s substitute notice process. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Unlike Federal Rule 15(c), however, North Carolinas Rule 15(c) makes no mention of adding new parties. This is especially true if the misnomer is not material to the case at hand. Motions based on the doctrine of misnomer are typically brought to correct an improperly named defendant. Track Judges New Case, O'Rourke & Associates Llc To explore this concept, consider the followingmisnomerdefinition. Telephone: (416) 594-4500 Please wait a moment while we load this page. If opposing counsel does not promptly dismiss the misidentified entity from the case, follow up with a Motion for Summary Judgment. Box 255 Moreover, the plaintiff was present when Cezanne Homes inspected the property. Suite 500, P.O. represented by Master Sugunasiri outlined the applicable law as follows: [13] Traditionally, the law ofmisnomerwas quite narrow, permitting a plaintiff to correct minor spelling errors in a defendants name as long as the defendant had been served with the claim. Chilkewitz v. Hyson, 22 S.W.3d 825, 828 (Tex. Also discussed is the related motion practice setting out tips for the motion materials used on a motion to amend pleadings to correct a misnomer. Web1. endobj Community and Economic Development Professionals, Other Local Government Functions and Services. [Va. The court has described a misnomer as mistake in name; giving an incorrect name to the person in accusation, indictment, pleading, deed, or other instrument, Pierce, 154 N.C. App. Rogers Partners LLP 2017); see also N.C. R. Civ. The attorney moved to amend the complaint and summons to change the stores name from Brightline Foods, Inc. to Brightline Foods NC, Inc., and the court allowed it. | Terms of Use Sitemap Privacy Policy | Created by Stryve Digital Marketing. Such a misnomer does claiming to be aggrieved must have a specific, personal not prevent the exercise of subject matter jurisdiction if and legal interest in the In the alternative, the plaintiff sought to add Maple and Royal as defendants on the basis of discoverability. It covers: the applicable rules; the legal test to be met on a motion to amend pleadings and correct a misnomer; and additional legal principles on the following misnomers: substituting the names of defendants from pseudonyms; correcting a misnamed plaintiff; adding a new party where a plaintiff had wrongly assumed the wrong defendant; and correcting a misnomer where the litigation finger is pointed at two parties. Call for a free consultation : 214-219-9900, On Behalf of The Bassett Firm | Aug 8, 2017 | Firm News. by clicking the Inbox on the top right hand corner. 281, 286 (2001). Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. So, to return to our hypothetical, will the trial judge dismiss Mr. Stones amended complaint against Brightline Foods NC, Inc.? v. Varsity Brands, Inc. A wrong or inaccurate name, or inappropriate designation, The misnaming of a person or thing in a legal instrument, Tin foil and tin cans are now made of aluminum, A parkway is actually a road, not a parking lot. If the mistake is misnomer, sometimes the most efficient course of action will be a simple phone call or letter to the opposing attorney identifying the problem. Vsm Us, Llc, Misnomer Mary Smith and apartment owner Bob Marlin enter into a lease agreement. Now Brightline Foods, NC, Inc. moves to dismiss the suit, arguing that Mr. Stone did not sue it before the statute of limitations expired. % A hypothetical: Mr. Stone filed a tort action against a nearby grocery store after he was injured in the dairy aisle. A misnomer refers to the use of a wrong or inaccurate name in a legal context. Now Brightline Foods, NC, Inc. moves to dismiss the suit, arguing that Mr. Stone did not sue it before the statute of limitations expired. Pro. To borrow a straightforward example an older case: Correcting the complaint to name Sherrie Sapp Whitaker, when it should have been Shirley Sapp Whitaker (where Shirley herself had been served) was properly permitted because there was never any confusion about who plaintiff had been trying to sue. You can always see your envelopes Further, after the plaintiff complained of the structural damage, he was copied on emails with Cezanne Homes. Based on the allegations in the claim, Master Sugunasiri held that the plaintiff intended to sue the contractors responsible for the home renovation project, including Cezanne Homes. The court has described a misnomer as mistake in name; giving an incorrect name to the person in accusation, indictment, pleading, deed, or other instrument, Pierce, 154 N.C. App. Texas recognizes a limited exception to the general rule against tolling in a misidentification case. The UNC MPA program prepares public service leaders. The law, generally, permits reasonable name corrections as necessary. As you can imagine, addressing misnomer versus misidentification requires vastly different approaches. Disposition of Citations by Written Plea of Guilty - Limitations - Deferred Payment Agreements. WebAmendment of misnomers on motion All misnomers, whether in the Christian name or surname, made in writs, pleadings, or other civil judicial proceedings, shall, on Cezanne Homes had a sign on the site that included its name. We noticed that you're using an AdBlocker. A misnomer in any pleading may, on the motion of any party, and on affidavit of the right name, be amended by inserting the right name. WebDismiss (ECF No. This motion was opposed by the defendant driver. We will email you against And then there is the situation where a plaintiff simply operates under both names. 1999). So, to return to our hypothetical, will the trial judge dismiss Mr. Stones amended complaint against Brightline Foods NC, Inc.? 281, 286 (2001) (citations omitted). See Marez v. Moeck, 608 S.W.2d 740, 742 (Tex. Michael P. Kamp In this case, I find no significant delay nor delay that would prejudice Cezanne Homes. The plaintiff brought a motion on June 28, 2019 to correct the names of the owners of the townhouse unit on the basis of misnomer. represented by 3d 565, 570 (Tex. WebGeneral Provisions 8.01-6. << /Type /Page /Parent 1 0 R /LastModified (D:20220819020501+00'00') /Resources 2 0 R /MediaBox [0.000000 0.000000 612.000000 792.000000] /CropBox [0.000000 0.000000 612.000000 792.000000] /BleedBox [0.000000 0.000000 612.000000 792.000000] /TrimBox [0.000000 0.000000 612.000000 792.000000] /ArtBox [0.000000 0.000000 612.000000 792.000000] /Contents 10 0 R /Rotate 0 /Group << /Type /Group /S /Transparency /CS /DeviceRGB >> /Annots [ 7 0 R ] /PZ 1 >> If, as in Taylor and Liss, the intended defendant, Brightline Foods NC, Inc., in fact operated as Brightline Foods, Inc.; or if Brightline Foods, Inc. does not exist and Brightline Foods NC, Inc., had notice of the original action, the plaintiff may be positioned to amend. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, There is a newer version of the Georgia Code, CHAPTER 10 - CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE GENERALLY. Webunderstood in -the law that an amending :petition to correct a misnomer does not relate back to the filing of the original petition." If the court and the parties agree any issue of law and any motion of any nature or kind may be considered in chambers at any time or place in the state; or such question of law WebThe Court of Appeals has explained that: [a]n amendment to correct a misnomer in the description of a party defendant may be granted after the expiration of the Statute of 1975); Womack Machine Supply Co. v. Fannin Bank, 499 S.W.2d 917, 919 (Tex. Attorney For The Plaintiff, Davis, Willie G, Jr. Amending pleading; relation back to original pleading. 34, 39 (2002), and that it is technical in nature[. By Meryl Rodrigues. Here are a few examples: In the case of J.A. 34, 39 (2002), and that it is technical in nature[. 1994)). The Joseph Palmer Knapp Library houses a large collection of material on state and local government, public administration, and management to support the School's instructional and research programs and the educational mission of the Master of Public Administration program. A week laterjust after the statute of limitations expiredMr. Please check official sources. The program is offered in two formats: on-campus and online. Rule 15 of the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure states that courts should freely allow amendments to complaints when justice so requires. If the statute of limitations has run on a new claim, Rule 15(c) allows it to relate back in time to the original complaint if the original pleading[gives] notice of the transactions, occurrences, or series of transactions or occurrences, to be proved pursuant to the amended pleading. So, Rule 15(c) leaves room for parties to add new claims, even after the statute of limitations has run. The court concluded that here, we are concerned with only one legal entity which uses two names, not an attempt to substitute one legal entity for another as defendant. Plaintiff did not add or substitute a new defendant to the action, he merely corrected a misnomer in the summons and complaint. Liss v. Seamark Foods, 147 N.C. App. Mary breaks her lease and Marlin files a civil lawsuit against her. It would be a waste of money, time, energy and judicial resources to allow the correct defendant to be added on a motion for misnomer and then to allow a motion for summary judgment on the basis that the correction was made after the expiry The policy behind the rule was clearly that a plaintiff should not be precluded from pursuing a claim due to typographical or other minor error. WebAmendment of Misnomers on Motion Universal Citation: GA Code 9-10-132 (2020) All misnomers, whether in the Christian name or surname, made in writs, pleadings, or other Jones v. Whitaker, 59 N.C. App. Your subscription has successfully been upgraded. Pro. by You can explore additional available newsletters here. 16) is GRANTED and Plaintiffs Motion to Issue Scheduling Order (ECF No. Get free summaries of new opinions delivered to your inbox! Peregoy Roofing & Construction Co. vs. Deaton, the plaintiff (Peregoy Roofing) sued the defendant (Deaton) for payment on work done in 2001. Id. Attorney For The Plaintiff. (a)Corrections Based on Clerical Mistakes; Oversights and Omissions. 19-A-11866-6 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, undersigned counsel for Respondent, in the foregoing matter, hereby certify that I have this date served a Accessing Verdicts requires a change to your plan. 4(i). Rule 124 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure provides that no judgment can be rendered against a defendant without proper service. An affidavit of a law clerk at the plaintiffs lawyers office indicated that counsel was not aware of the identity of Cezanne Homes at the time the claim was issued. Schwalenberg, Steve, [14th Dist.] Your content views addon has successfully been added. In Crossman v. Moore, our Supreme Court made clear that the North Carolina Rule does not operate like the Federal Rule: [T]his rule does not apply to the naming of a new party-defendant to the action. x]]s}oufx/vM:wI. In this decision, Master Graham considers the applicable Fortunately for Peregoy Roofing, the judge ruled the fictitious name a misnomer under Virginia law, and allowed the plaintiff to amend the pleadings. O'Rourke & Associates Llc, What Is a Motion for Leave to Amend Complaint or Pleadings. 9 0 obj Davis, Willie G, Jr., and Specialized training/research hubs and consulting services, Aggregated answers to common questions on a variety of topics, Print and online materials and research expertise, Brief descriptions of legal cases, bills, or legislative activity, Information exchanges for peers and faculty experts, In-depth or aggregated content for local government and judicial officials, Online and mobile tools for employees on-the-go. P. 21 provides that misjoinder of parties is not ground for dismissal of an action, and that parties may be dropped or added by court order on motion of any party or of the court's own initiative at any stage in the action and on such terms as are just. 223 (1982). You can always see your envelopes Adding your team is easy in the "Manage Company Users" tab. On December 6, 2019 a case was filed Unlike Federal Rule 15(c), however, North Carolinas Rule 15(c) makes no mention of adding new parties. We have notified your account executive who will contact you shortly. All Rights Reserved. will be able to access it on trellis. WebIt covers: the applicable rules; the legal test to be met on a motion to amend pleadings and correct a misnomer; and additional legal principles on the following misnomers: On the other hand, misidentification generally does not toll the applicable limitations period. And then there is the situation where a plaintiff simply operates under both names. The Court of Appeals has explained that: [a]n amendment to correct a misnomer in the description of a party defendant may be granted after the expiration of FREE HR Consultation CallNow(647) 559-3377 SPSwalmParalegalProfessional Corporation About Do not wait for the mistake to be corrected before filing a timely answer, and be sure to explain the misnomer in your answer. Common Misnomers Other than Peoples Names. Keep in mind that in a misidentification case the correct entity has no duty to intervene, and the burden is on the plaintiff to serve the correct entity once the misidentification is discovered. The doctrine of misnomer seems, more often than not, to be quite generously applied to permit litigants to add (or, more accurately, substitute) parties to an action, generally well after the expiry of the presumptive two year limitation period. WebThe plaintiff brings a motion to substitute the named defendant manufacturer for the correct manufacturer on the basis of misnomer. 3d 559 (Tex. If the mistake is misnomer, the applicable limitations period is tolled and an amended petition identifying the defendants correct name relates back to the date the original petition was filed. For the correct defendant under an incorrect entity, i.e limitations period expired, the moved... 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