651. Whenever, in any action or summons in civil matters, there is variance between the allegation and the proof relating to the date, the name and surname, the occupation, description, or residence of any party mentioned in such action or summons, or to any other fact alleged in such action or summons, the court may, at any time before judgment, upon application to that effect made by an interested party, permit or order the amendment of such action or summons, if necessary, and allow the adverse party a sufficient delay to prepare a defence to the action or summons so amended, if the party requires it for the ends of justice.
R. S. 1964, c. 193, s. 690; 1990, c. 4, s. 207.