Ferreira v. City of Pawtucket

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• a plaintiff’s lack of knowledge as to the identity of a defendant does not constitute a mistake under Rule 15(c)
• plaintiff’s lack of knowledge as to identity of defendant does not constitute “mistake” under Rule 15(c)
• if amendment does not relate back and statute of limitations has run, proposed amendment is futile and motion to amend must be denied

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