On application by or for a partner the court may decree dissolution of a limited partnership whenever it is not reasonably practicable to carry on the business in conformity with the partnership agreement. The limited partnership’s name becomes available for use by another entity as provided in 55D-21. (1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 989, s. 2; 2001-358, s. 36; 2001-387, ss. 173, 175(a); 2001-413, s. 6.)

Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 59-802

  • Business: means any lawful trade, investment, or other purpose or activity, whether or not the trade, investment, purpose, or activity is carried on for profit. See North Carolina General Statutes 59-102
  • Court: Every court and judge having jurisdiction in the case. See North Carolina General Statutes 59-32
  • Partner: means a limited or general partner. See North Carolina General Statutes 59-102
  • 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.
  • partnership agreement: includes any written or oral agreement, whether or not the agreement is set forth in a document referred to by the partners as a "partnership agreement" and includes any amendment agreed upon by the partners unanimously or in accordance with the terms of the agreement. See North Carolina General Statutes 59-102