Montana § 35-12-1011 - Liability For Improper Distributions
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 35-12-1011 — Liability For Improper Distributions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-12-1011. Liability For Improper Distributions
Liability for improper distributions. (1) A general partner that consents to a distribution made in violation of 35-12-1010 is personally liable to the limited partnership for the amount of the distribution that exceeds the amount that could have been distributed without the violation if it is established that in consenting to the distribution the general partner failed to comply with 35-12-811 . (2) A partner or transferee that received a distribution knowing that the distribution to that partner or transferee was made in violation of 35-12-1010 is personally liable to the limited partnership but only to the extent that the distribution received by the partner or transferee exceeded the amount that could have been properly paid under 35-12-1010 . (3) A general partner against which an action is commenced under subsection (1) may: (a) implead in the action any other person that is liable under subsection (1) and compel contribution from the person; and (b) implead in the action any person that received a distribution in violation of subsection (2) and compel contribution from the person in the amount the person received in violation of subsection (2). (4) An action under this section is barred if it is not commenced within 2 years after the distribution.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 35-12-1011
What does Montana Code Annotated § 35-12-1011 cover?
Section 35-12-1011 ("Liability For Improper Distributions") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. 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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