MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972
As Amended

SEC. 79-13-703. Dissociated partner's liability to other persons.

(a)  A partner's dissociation does not of itself discharge the partner's liability for a partnership obligation incurred before dissociation.  A dissociated partner is not liable for a partnership obligation incurred after dissociation, except as otherwise provided in subsection (b).

(b)  A partner who dissociates without resulting in a dissolution and winding up of the partnership business is liable as a partner to the other party in a transaction entered into by the partnership, or a surviving partnership under Article 9, within one (1) year after the partner's dissociation, only if the partner is liable for the obligation under Section 79-13-306 and at the time of entering into the transaction the other party:

          (1)  Reasonably believed that the dissociated partner was then a partner;

          (2)  Did not have notice of the partner's dissociation; and

          (3)  Is not deemed to have had knowledge under Section 79-13-303(e) or notice under Section 79-13-704(c).

(c)  By agreement with the partnership creditor and the partners continuing the business, a dissociated partner may be released from liability for a partnership obligation.

(d)  A dissociated partner is released from liability for a partnership obligation if a partnership creditor, with notice of the partner's dissociation but without the partner's consent, agrees to a material alteration in the nature or time of payment of a partnership obligation.

SOURCES: Laws, 2004, ch. 458, § 703, SB 2504, eff from and after Jan. 1, 2005.
 



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