2001 - Mistakes, omissions, defects and irregularities.

§  2001. Mistakes, omissions, defects and irregularities. At any stage  of an action, including the filing of a summons with notice, summons and  complaint or petition to commence an action,  the  court  may  permit  a  mistake,  omission,  defect  or  irregularity,  including the failure to  purchase or acquire an index number  or  other  mistake  in  the  filing  process,  to  be  corrected,  upon  such  terms as may be just, or, if a  substantial right of a party is not prejudiced, the  mistake,  omission,  defect   or   irregularity  shall  be  disregarded,  provided  that  any  applicable fees shall be paid.