Pennsylvania Statutes

§ 8442 — Becoming a partner

Pennsylvania § 8442
JurisdictionPennsylvania
Title 15CORPORATIONS AND UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS
PartPART III
Ch. 84GENERAL PARTNERSHIPS
Subch.RELATIONS OF PARTNERS TO EACH OTHER

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15 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 8442 (2026).

Text

(a)Upon formation.--Upon formation of a partnership, a person becomes a partner under section 8422(a) (relating to formation of partnership).
(b)After formation.--After formation of a partnership, a person becomes a partner:
(1)as provided in the partnership agreement;
(2)as a result of a transaction effective under Chapter 3 (relating to entity transactions); or
(3)with the affirmative vote or consent of all the partners.
(c)Noneconomic partners.--A person may become a partner without:
(1)acquiring a transferable interest; or
(2)making or being obligated to make a contribution to the partnership.
(d)Nature of interest.--The interest of a partner in a partnership is personal property.

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Legislative History

Cross References.Section 8442 is referred to in section 8412 of this title.

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