Limited Partnerships Act 2008

General - Liability of general partners

29: Obligation imposed on general partner under this Act

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"General partners must follow the rules and make sure things get done on time"

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If you are a general partner in a limited partnership, you have to make sure things get done when this Act says they should be. This means you are responsible for ensuring that the requirements of this Act are met. You must do this even if there are other general partners, as each of you is responsible for making sure things are done.

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Part 2General
Liability of general partners

29Obligation imposed on general partner under this Act

  1. In any case where this Act requires something to be done by the general partner or (if there is more than 1) the general partners, each general partner is responsible for ensuring that it is done.