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Pa. R. Civ. P. 2134 (2026)

Subsequent actions against partners not named in prior action.

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Rule 2134. Subsequent actions against partners not named in prior action.

 (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.

   Official Note

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