1. Savings clause. This chapter does not affect an action or proceeding commenced or right accrued before this chapter takes effect. [PL 2005, c. 543, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] 2. Freedom to contract. It is the policy of the chapter to give maximum effect to the freedom of contract and to the enforceability of partnership agreements. [PL 2005, c. 543, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] 3. Law and equity. Unless displaced by particular provisions of this chapter, the principles of law and equity supplement this chapter. [PL 2005, c. 543, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] 4. Statutes in derogation of common law. Rules that statutes in derogation of the common law are to be strictly construed do not apply to this chapter. [PL 2005, c. 543, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] 5. Obligations of contract. Neither this chapter nor any amendment of this chapter may be construed to impair the obligations of any contract existing when this chapter or amendment goes into effect. [PL 2005, c. 543, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
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