Barber Ltd$.,$ where Robbie was a limited partner, sold land to Smith Co$.$ Robbie was a minority shareholder and an officer$/$director of the corporate general partnership. The agreed statement of facts explicitly stated they participated in the management solely in their capacities as directors and officers of the general partner. A clause in the sale agreement explicitly excludes liability for Robbie.

Based on your knowledge, do you believe Robbie took part in the $$management of the business$?$

Provide reasons for your answer.