New York § 96 - 96Limited partner not liable to creditors
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 96 — 96Limited partner not liable to creditors, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 96. 96Limited partner not liable to creditors
§ 96. Limited partner not liable to creditors. A limited partner shall not become liable as a general partner unless, in addition to the exercise of his rights and powers as a limited partner, he takes part in the control of the business; and the exercise of the rights and powers granted by subdivision three of section ninety-nine of this chapter shall not constitute taking part in the control of the business. The commencement of or other participation by a limited partner in an action brought pursuant to section one hundred fifteen-a of this article shall not be deemed to be a taking part in the control of the business within the meaning of this section.
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Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 96
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 96 cover?
Section 96 ("96Limited partner not liable to creditors") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. 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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