The misnomer and mistaken identity doctrines each involve situations where a plaintiff has sued a defendant too late. Misnomer is basically a spelling error. The plaintiff can correct a misspelled defendant’s name at any time, even after judgment. 735 ILCS 5/2-401(b). With mistaken identity, the analysis is more intricate: the court applies Code …
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