A derivative action may be maintained only by a person that is a partner at the time the action is commenced and:
         (1) that was a partner when the conduct giving rise
    
to the action occurred; or
        (2) whose status as a partner devolved upon the
    
person by operation of law or pursuant to the terms of the partnership agreement from a person that was a partner at the time of the conduct.

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 805 ILCS 215/1003

  • 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.