Articles Tagged with limited partnership

312023-1-300x300Partnerships are incredibly common business entities that many Californians enter on a regular basis, often to acquire and develop real estate over many years. Unfortunately, many fail to get off the ground, as mismanagement, poor spending, and bickering derail what may have been promising ventures. 

In these instances, a single partner can apply to have a court dissolve the partnership, effectively ending the entity by triggering wind-up procedures. At Underwood Law firm, our attorneys know how tough this situation can be. Thankfully, our attorneys are well-versed in partnership law, and we know the best ways to tackle the disputes that accompany dissolution and winding up. Our team has the legal acumen and skills necessary to help you achieve your litigation goals. 

When can a partnership be dissolved? 

Underwood-Blog-Images-4-300x300The way a business is conducted depends on the entity used to conduct it. There are several entities one can form in order to conduct a business. One common entity used to conduct a business is a partnership. The formalities for creating a partnership are dependent on what type of partnership a person decides to form. A partnership can be formed either as a general partnership or as a limited partnership. The purpose of this article will be to provide information on partnership entities and their formation. 

What is a General Partnership?

A partnership is defined as an “association of two or more persons to carry on as co-owners a business for profit.” Cal. Corp. Code § 16101(10). A general partnership is made up of only general partners, and each general partner is jointly and severally liable for the partnership. This means that a general partner is liable for the obligations of the general partnership. 

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