Section 2126. Definitions

As used in this chapter:

Action—Any civil action or proceeding brought in or appealed to any court which is subject to these rules.

Firm name—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—Any person legally engaged in winding up the affairs of a dissolved partnership.

Partner—Only a general partner or a limited partner who has become subject to the liability of a general partner.

Partnership—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.

The provisions of this Rule 2126 adopted May 1, 1939, effective November 6, 1939; amended April 18, 1975, effective immediately, 5 Pa.B. 1820; amended January 12, 2001, effective July 1, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 137; amended December 16, 2003, effective July 1, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 9. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (272403).