diff --git a/rummy.lua b/rummy.lua
index 56b54f1..72a9cfe 100644
--- a/rummy.lua
+++ b/rummy.lua
@@ -401,7 +401,7 @@ function rummy_is_valid_meld(stack)
 		end
 	end
 
-	local expected_suit=stack[1].rank
+	local expected_suit=stack[1].suit
 	local is_valid_run=true
 	for i=2,#stack do
 		local card=stack[i]