N.J.S.A. 2A:52-3. Effect of change of name on actions or other proceedings:
No action, or other legal proceeding commenced in his former name against any person whose name shall have been changed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall, by reason of such misnomer, be abated, nor shall any relief of recovery sought thereby be prevented.
N.J.S.A. 2A:52-3.