Actions by partnership and partners.
D.C. Code § 29-604.08
in effect29-604.08. Actions by partnership and partners.
(a)
A partnership may maintain an action against a partner for a breach of the partnership agreement, or for the violation of a duty to the partnership, causing harm to the partnership.
(b)
A partner may maintain an action against the partnership or another partner for legal or equitable relief, with or without an accounting as to partnership business, to enforce the:
(1)
Partner’s rights under the partnership agreement;
(2)
Partner’s rights under this chapter, including:
(A)
The partner’s rights under § 29-604.01, § 29-604.03, or § 29-604.04;
(B)
The partner’s right on dissociation to have the partner’s interest in the partnership purchased pursuant to § 29-607.01 or enforce any other right under subchapter VI or VII of this chapter; or
(C)
The partner’s right to compel a dissolution and winding up of the partnership business under § 29-608.01 or enforce any other right under subchapter VIII of this chapter; or
(3)
Rights and otherwise protect the interests of the partner, including rights and interests arising independently of the partnership relationship.
(c)
The accrual of, and any time limitation on, a right of action for a remedy under this section shall be governed by other law. A right to an accounting upon a dissolution and winding up shall not revive a claim barred by law.
(July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720; Mar. 5, 2013, D.C. Law 19-210, § 2(f)(4)(C), 59 DCR 13171.)
Source: Council of the District of Columbia (code.dccouncil.gov)URL: https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/29-604.08Fetched: 10/21/2026