Statute of limitations.
Practice point: Pursuant to CPLR 3211[a][5], a plaintiff who has timely interposed a claim against one defendant may be barred by the statute of limitations from adding another defendant, as a matter of right, pursuant to CPLR 3025[a]; 1003.
Case: Hirsh v. Perlmutter, NY Slip Op 06359 (2d Dept. 2008)
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