November 24, 2023

The relation-back doctrine.

In deciding a motion for leave to serve an amended complaint, the court may properly apply the relation-back doctrine if the original verified complaint put the defendant on notice of the underlying transactions,  pursuant to CPLR 203[f]. 

Spruill v. City of New York, NY Slip Op 05701 (1st Dep't November 14, 2023)

Here is the decision.