Maine § 1353. - Limited partnership liable for general partner's actionable conduct

Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1353. — Limited partnership liable for general partner's actionable conduct, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1353.. Limited partnership liable for general partner's actionable conduct

1.  General partner acting in ordinary course or with authority.  A limited partnership is liable for loss or injury caused to a person, or for a penalty incurred, as a result of a wrongful act or omission or other actionable conduct of a general partner acting in the ordinary course of activities of the limited partnership or with authority of the limited partnership.

2.  Misapplication of money or property by general partner.  If, in the course of the limited partnership's activities or while acting with authority of the limited partnership, a general partner receives or causes the limited partnership to receive money or property of a person not a partner, and the money or property is misapplied by a general partner, the limited partnership is liable for the loss.

Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1353.

What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1353. cover?

Section 1353. ("Limited partnership liable for general partner's actionable conduct") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Maine § 1353.?

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