Preston v. Kindred Hospitals West, L.L.C.

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• reasoning that trial court’s exercise of discretion under Rule 15(a) can serve to prevent abuse, “such as substitution of a plaintiff on the eve of trial after prolonged litigation”
• stating that we apply “principles of statutory construction” when interpreting a rule
• stating that we apply “principles of statutory construction” when interpreting a rule
• when interpreting a statute, the court will give unambiguous language its usual, ordinary meaning unless this creates an absurd result
• Principles of statutory construction apply to court rules.

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