Partnership Act 1963
72Change in status of partners
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72 Change in status of partners (1) If a general partner becomes a limited partner, the partner remains liable for any liability of the incorporated limited partnership that arose before the partner became a limited partner to the extent that the partnership cannot satisfy the liability or to the greater extent provided by the partnership agreement. (2) If a limited partner becomes a general partner, the partner remains not liable (subject to section 68 (2) and (3)) for any liability of the incorporated limited partnership that arose before the partner became a general partner. Note Section 68 (2) and (3) imposes liability in certain circumstances on a limited partner who takes part in the management of the business of the