Legal Opinion
Hughes Air Corp. v. Maricopa County Superior Court
Arizona Supreme Court
Decided February 17, 1977No. 12936PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
CAMERON, Chief Justice.
In this petition for special action, we must interpret Rule 15(c), Rules of Civil Procedure, 16 A.R.S., concerning the relation back of an amended complaint to a corporate defendant not served within the time limits of the statute of limitations.
The facts necessary for a determination of this matter are as follows. On 4 March 1974, while on an airplane operated by Hughes Air West, the plaintiff, Tony R. Abril, was injured. Hughes Air West is the name under which Hughes Air Corporation operates a commercial air line. The trade name, Hughes Air West, and the name of the…
2Cases cited7 opinions
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- Roberts v. HockerNevada Supreme Court · 1969
- Drug, Cosmetic & Beauty Trades Service, Inc. v. McFateCourt of Appeals of Arizona · 1971
- Hartford Insurance Group v. BeckCourt of Appeals of Arizona · 1970
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- Canteen Corp. v. SUP. COURT IN & FOR PIMA CTY.Court of Appeals of Arizona · 1988
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