Pennsylvania § 8644 - General partner's liability.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 8644 — General partner's liability., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8644. General partner's liability.
(a) General rule.--Except as provided under subsection (b) or section 8204 (relating to limitation on liability of partners), all general partners are liable jointly and severally for all debts, obligations and other liabilities of the limited partnership unless otherwise agreed by the claimant or provided by law.
(b) Preexisting obligations.--A person that becomes a general partner is not personally liable for a debt, obligation or other liability of the limited partnership incurred before the person became a general partner.
Cross References. Section 8644 is referred to in sections 8645, 8667, 8686, 8687, 8689 of this title.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 8644
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 8644 cover?
Section 8644 ("General partner's liability.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania § 8644?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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