Act No. 190 Section 46

When action deemed commenced.

Section 46

SEC. 46. When action deemed commenced. — An action shall be deemed commenced within the meaning of this chapter, as to each defendant, at the date of the filing of the complaint in court, but if an additional defendant is made after the commencement of the action, the action shall be deemed commenced within the meaning of this chapter, as to each defendant, at the date of the summons which is served on him.

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