Maryland § 9A-702
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 9A-702, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9A-702.
(a) For 2 years after a partner dissociates without resulting in a dissolution and winding up of the partnership business, the partnership, including a surviving partnership under Subtitle 9 of this title, is bound by an act of the dissociated partner which would have bound the partnership under § 9A-301 of this title before dissociation only if at the time of entering into the transaction the other party:
(1) Reasonably believed that the dissociated partner was then a partner;
(2) Did not have notice of the partner’s dissociation; and
(3) Is not deemed to have had knowledge under § 9A-303(d) of this title or notice under § 9A-704(c) of this subtitle.
(b) A dissociated partner is liable to the partnership for any damage caused to the partnership arising from an obligation incurred by the dissociated partner after dissociation for which the partnership is liable under subsection (a) of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 9A-702
What does Maryland Code § 9A-702 cover?
Section 9A-702 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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