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Relation Back Doctrine Applied to Causes of Action Otherwise Time-Barred

The Third Department applied the “relation back” doctrine (see CPLR 203(f)) to allow the amendment of a complaint to include causes of action that otherwise would have been time-barred.  US Bank National Association vs Gestetner, et al, 514808 Third Dept. 2-14-13

 

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