Partnerships. Actions may be brought by or against partnerships as such; or, where

permitted by law, against any or all partners with or without joining the firm. Judgment against a partnership may be enforced against partnership property and that of any partner served or appearing in the suit. A new action will lie on the original cause against any partner not so served or appearing. The court may order absent partners brought in. [Report 1943; October 31, 1997, effective January 24, 1998; November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002]