A derivative action may be maintained only by a person that is a partner at the time the action is commenced and:

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 45-10.2-91

  • Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49

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.