In Re Greater Houston Orthopaedic Specialists, Inc.

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• explaining that the naming of the right party incorrectly is a misnomer, and the petition remains effective
• noting that a petition involving a misnomer “is nonetheless effective, for limitations purposes, when filed, with any subsequent amendment relating back to the date of the original filing”
• noting that \[m]isnomer arises when a plaintiff sues the correct entity but misnames it\
• granting nonsuit is ministerial act, and plaintiff’s right to nonsuit exists from moment written motion is filed
• stating that \[g]ranting a nonsuit is a ministerial act\
• stating that “[g]ranting a nonsuit is a ministerial act”

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