§ 2134

231 Pa. Code Rule 2134

Subsequent actions against partners not named in prior action.

  1. (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.

  2. (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.

    Official Note

    Adopted May 1, 1939, effective November 6, 1939; amended April 18, 1975, effective immediately, 5 Pa.B. 1820.

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