Hawaii § 425-131 - Partner's power to dissociate; wrongful dissociation.
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§ 425-131. Partner's power to dissociate; wrongful dissociation.
(a) A partner has the power to dissociate at any time, rightfully or wrongfully, by express will pursuant to section 425-130(1). (b) A partner's dissociation is wrongful only if: (1) It is in breach of an express provision of the partnership agreement; or (2) In the case of a partnership for a definite term or particular undertaking, before the expiration of the term or the completion of the undertaking: (A) The partner withdraws by express will, unless the withdrawal follows within ninety days after another partner's dissociation by death or otherwise under section 425-130(6) to (10) or wrongful dissociation under this subsection; (B) The partner is expelled by judicial determination under section 425-130(5); (C) The partner is dissociated by becoming a debtor in bankruptcy; or (D) In the case of a partner who is not an individual, trust other than a business trust, or estate, the partner is expelled or otherwise dissociated because it wilfully dissolved or terminated. (c) A partner who wrongfully dissociates is liable to the partnership and to the other partners for damages caused by the dissociation. The liability is in addition to any other obligation of the partner to the partnership or to the other partners. [L 1999, c 284, pt of §1] Previous Vol08_Ch0401-0429 Next
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Section 425-131 ("Partner's power to dissociate; wrongful dissociation.") is part of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Hawaii. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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