Montana Title 35. Corporations, Partnerships, and Associations § 35-10-307. Partner's liability

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), all partners are liable jointly and severally for all obligations of the partnership unless otherwise agreed by the claimant or provided by law.

(2) Except as provided in subsections (3) and (4), a partner of a limited liability partnership is not liable, directly or indirectly, including by way of indemnification, contribution, assessment, or otherwise, for:

(3) Subsection (2) does not affect the liability of a partner in a limited liability partnership for the partner's own negligence, wrongful act, or misconduct, including without limitation an act under 35-10-628(2), or that of any person under the partner's direct supervision and control.

(4) Subsection (2) does not affect or impair the ability of a partner of a limited liability partnership to act as a guarantor or surety for, provide collateral for, or otherwise agree to be primarily or contingently liable for the debts, obligations, or liabilities of a limited liability partnership.

(5) Subsection (2) does not affect the liability of a limited liability partnership for partnership debts, obligations, or liabilities to the extent of partnership assets.

(6) Unless the partner is personally liable under this section, a partner in a limited liability partnership is not a proper party to a proceeding by or against a limited liability partnership to recover any debts, obligations, or liabilities of or chargeable to the limited liability partnership.