A partner may maintain a derivative action to enforce a right of a limited partnership if:
         (1) the partner first makes a demand on the general
    
partners, requesting that they cause the limited partnership to bring an action to enforce the right, and the general partners do not bring the action within a reasonable time; or
        (2) a demand would be futile.

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 805 ILCS 215/1002

  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.