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Version date: 1 April 1909 - onwards
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6. Modifications of general law in case of partnerships.

DRAFT To be repealed Head 3: Repeals of the General Scheme - Registration of Limited Partnerships and Business Names Bill 2024

(1) A limited partner shall not take part in the management of the partnership business, and shall not have power to bind the firm:

Provided that a limited partner may by himself or his agent at any time inspect the books of the firm and examine into the state and prospects of the partnership business, and may advise with the partners thereon.

If a limited partner takes part in the management of the partnership business he shall be liable for all debts and obligations of the firm incurred while he so takes part in the management as though he were a general partner.

(2) A limited partnership shall not be dissolved by the death or bankruptcy of a limited partner, and the lunacy of a limited partner shall not be a ground for dissolution of the partnership by the court unless the lunatic's share cannot be otherwise ascertained and realised.

(3) In the event of the dissolution of a limited partnership its affairs shall be wound up by the general partners unless the court otherwise orders.

(4) [deleted]

(5) Subject to any agreement expressed or implied between the partners-

(a) Any difference arising as to ordinary matters connected with the partnership business may be decided by a majority of the general partners;