Massachusetts § 44 - Nonjudicial dissolution
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 44 — Nonjudicial dissolution, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44. Nonjudicial dissolution
Section 44. A limited partnership is dissolved and its affairs shall be closed upon the happening of the first to occur of the following:
(1) at the time specified in writing in the partnership agreement;
(2) upon the happening of events specified in writing in the partnership agreement;
(3) written consent of all partners;
(4) an event of withdrawal of a general partner unless at the time there is at least one other general partner and the written provisions of the partnership agreement permit the business of the limited partnership to be carried on by the remaining general partner and that partner does so, but the limited partnership is not dissolved and is not required to close its affairs by reason of any event of withdrawal, if, within ninety days after the withdrawal, all partners agree in writing to continue the business of the limited partnership and to the appointment of one or more additional general partners if necessary or desired; or
(5) entry of a decree of judicial dissolution under section forty-five.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 44
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 44 cover?
Section 44 ("Nonjudicial dissolution") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts § 44?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 44" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 44 apply to my situation?
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