Change in status of partners
71 Change in status of partners
(1) A general partner in an incorporated limited partnership that becomes a limited partner in the partnership is liable for any liability incurred by the partnership before the partner becomes the limited partner:
(a) to the extent to which the partnership cannot satisfy the liability; or
to a greater extent provided by the partnership agreement.
(2) A limited partner in the partnership that becomes a general partner in the partnership is not liable for any liability of the partnership:
(a) that was incurred before the partner becomes the general partner; and
(b) for which the partner was not liable while being a limited partner.
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