Maine § 1046. - Continuation of partnership beyond definite term or particular undertaking

Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1046. — Continuation of partnership beyond definite term or particular undertaking, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1046.. Continuation of partnership beyond definite term or particular undertaking

1.  Rights and duties as at expiration or completion.  If a partnership for a definite term or particular undertaking is continued, without an express agreement, after the expiration of the term or completion of the undertaking, the rights and duties of the partners remain the same as they were at the expiration or completion, so far as is consistent with a partnership at will.

2.  Presumption of agreement to continue.  If the partners, or those of them who habitually acted in the business during the term or undertaking, continue the business without any settlement or liquidation of the partnership, they are presumed to have agreed that the partnership will continue.

Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1046.

What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1046. cover?

Section 1046. ("Continuation of partnership beyond definite term or particular undertaking") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Maine § 1046.?

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