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 con- ducts 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 dis- solved partnership. Partner—Only a general partner or a limited partner who has become sub- ject 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 lim- ited liability company, unincorporated association, joint stock company or simi- lar association.
Rule 2126.Definitions.
Adopted May 1, 1939 · Last amended December 16, 2003 · Last verified June 30, 2026
In one sentenceRule 2126 defines the terms used in the chapter on partnerships as parties, including what counts as an 'action.'
Full Text of Rule 2126
Plain-English Summary
This chapter governs how a partnership sues and is sued. The opening rule defines its terms — chiefly that an 'action' means any civil action or proceeding subject to these rules — framing the rules that follow on suing in the firm name, judgments, and claims among partners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the partnerships chapter define?
Its key terms, including that an 'action' means any civil action or proceeding subject to these rules.
Amendment History
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).
Source & verification. Rule text, the Official Note, and the amendment
history are reproduced verbatim from the Pennsylvania Code, Title 231, the official compilation
of rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Last verified June 30, 2026. ·
Official text
Also known as: partnerships as parties definitionspartnership actionfirm litigant definition