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Pa. R.C.P. 2134

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Rule 2134 Subsequent actions against partners not named in prior action

Chapter 2120: Partnerships as Parties

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(a) Whenever a judgment is entered against a partnership such judgment shall not bar a subsequent action upon the same cause of action against any partner who was not individually named as a defendant in the action.

(b) In a subsequent action instituted under the authority of subdivision (a) of this rule, a partner against whom a judgment was entered in the original action shall not be joined as a party.

Rule 2134 Subsequent actions against partners not named in prior action

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