How does a partner's interest in a partnership differ from their right to specific partnership property?

A partner's interest in a partnership primarily refers to their financial stake and share of the profits and losses of the partnership. This interest is essentially a personal property right that can indeed be conveyed or assigned to third parties, which means that a partner can sell or transfer their interest in the partnership.

In contrast, the right to specific partnership property relates to the tangible or intangible assets owned by the partnership itself. This right is typically reserved for the partners collectively according to the partnership agreement. Individual partners do not have the authority to assign or transfer the right to specific partnership property independently of the partnership agreement.

The ability to convey a partner's interest to third parties means that the new party may step into the shoes of the partner concerning the financial aspects of the partnership. However, the new party does not gain any rights regarding the partnership's specific assets unless there is an agreement among the partners to that effect.

This distinction is crucial as it highlights that while a partner’s financial interest can transfer, their rights regarding specific property are tied to their role and relationship within the partnership structure.