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Krupski v. Costa Crociere S. p. A.

560 U.S. 538 (2010)

JurisdictionUnited States

CourtSupreme Court of the United States

Year2010

StatusBinding authority

Summary

Rule 15(c)(1)(C) “mistake” inquiry focuses on what the prospective defendant knew or should have known, not on the plaintiff’s diligence

Rule 15(c)(1)(C) “mistake” inquiry focuses on what the prospective defendant knew or should have known, not on the plaintiff’s diligence

Civil Procedure — FRCP 15 amendments

Mayle v. Felix 545 U.S. 644 (2005)

“Conduct, transaction, or occurrence” construed in habeas amendments — often cited by analogy (use carefully in ordinary civil cases)

Due-process limits on adding a party and imposing judgment without opportunity to respond — amendment and party-addition caution

Schiavone v. Fortune 477 U.S. 21 (1986)

Pre-amendment relation-back timing themes for party changes; historical backdrop to modern 15(c)/4(m) structure

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