Where the dissolution is caused by the act, death, or bankruptcy of a partner, each partner is liable to his or her copartners for his or her share of any liability created by any partner acting for the partnership as if the partnership had not been dissolved, unless:

(1)  The dissolution being by act of any partner, the partner acting for the partnership had knowledge of the dissolution;

(2)  The dissolution being by the death or bankruptcy of a partner, the partner acting for the partnership had knowledge or notice of the death or bankruptcy; or

(3)  The liability is for a debt or obligation for which the partner is not liable as provided in § 7-12-26(b).

History of Section.
R.P.L. 1957, ch. 74, § 34; P.L. 1996, ch. 270, § 1.

Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 7-12-45

  • Bankruptcy: Refers to statutes and judicial proceedings involving persons or businesses that cannot pay their debts and seek the assistance of the court in getting a fresh start. Under the protection of the bankruptcy court, debtors may discharge their debts, perhaps by paying a portion of each debt. Bankruptcy judges preside over these proceedings.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • 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.

§ 7-12-45. [Repealed effective January 1, 2023.]

History of Section.
R.P.L. 1957, ch. 74, § 34; P.L. 1996, ch. 270, § 1; repealed by P.L. 2022, ch. 123, § 1, effective January 1, 2023; repealed by P.L. 2022, ch. 124, § 1, effective January 1, 2023.