§ Rule 2126 Definitions

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Rule 2126. Definitions

    As used in this chapter

    “action” means any civil action or proceeding brought in or appealed to any court which is subject to these rules;

    “firm name” means any name, fictitious or otherwise, by which a partnership conducts business or is commonly known whether or not such name has been filed or registered;

    “liquidator” means any person legally engaged in winding up the affairs of a dissolved partnership;

    “partner” means only a general partner or a limited partner who has become subject to the liability of a general partner;

    “partnership” means a general or limited partnership, whether it is also a registered limited liability partnership or electing partnership, and does not mean a limited liability company, unincorporated association, joint stock company or similar association.