Error nominis nunquam nocet, si de identitate rei constat
- A mistake or error in a name is never prejudicial, if the identity of the thing is clear.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
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error nominis nunquam nocet, si de identitate rei constat — /ehrar nomanas nagkwam nosat, say diy adentateytiy riyay konstat/ A mistake in the name of a thing is never prejudicial, if it be clear as to the identity of the thing itself [where the thing intended is certainly known]. This maxim is applicable … Black's law dictionary
