§ 620.8602, Fla. Stat. · Part II. REVISED UNIFORMPARTNERSHIP ACT
Partner’s power to dissociate; wrongful dissociation.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
(1) A partner has the power to dissociate at any time, rightfully or wrongfully, by express will pursuant to s. 620.8601(1).
(2) A partner’s dissociation is wrongful only if:
(a) It is in breach of an express provision of the partnership agreement; or
(b) In the case of a partnership for a definite term or particular undertaking, before the expiration of the term or the completion of the undertaking:
1. The partner withdraws by express will, unless the withdrawal follows within 90 days after another partner’s dissociation by death or otherwise under s. 620.8601(6)-(10) or wrongful dissociation under this subsection;
2. The partner is expelled by judicial determination under s. 620.8601(5);
3. The partner is dissociated by becoming a debtor in bankruptcy; or
4. In the case of a partner who is not an individual, trust other than a business trust, or estate, the partner is expelled or otherwise dissociated because the partner willfully dissolved or terminated.
(3) A partner who wrongfully dissociates is liable to the partnership and to the other partners for damages caused by the dissociation. The liability is in addition to any other obligation of the partner to the partnership or to the other partners.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 13, ch. 95-242.
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The Florida Statutes
- § 620.8103, Fla. Stat.Effect of partnership agreement; nonwaivable provisions.Printed as s. 620.8602(1)
- § 620.8701, Fla. Stat.Purchase of dissociated partner’s interest.Printed as s. 620.8602(2)
- § 620.8801, Fla. Stat.Events causing dissolution and winding up of partnership business.Printed as s. 620.8602(2); s. 620.8602(2)(b)1.
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