LAVELLE, P.J., December 7, 1987.
This case raises the perplexing question of whether the court should allow the amendment of the name of a defendant after the statute of limitations has run. Because the effect of plaintiff's proposed amendment would be to introduce a new and distinct party to the action, we cannot permit the amendment.
FACTS OF THE CASE
Plaintiff's complaint alleges that, through the negligence of defendant, Ray Tuthill, individually...
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