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A. Except as otherwise provided in Subsection B of this section:
(1) any proceeds or other benefits of a derivative action, whether by judgment, compromise or settlement, belong to the limited partnership and not to the derivative plaintiff; and
(2) if the derivative plaintiff receives any proceeds, the derivative plaintiff shall immediately remit them to the limited partnership.
B. If a derivative action is successful in whole or in part, the court may award the plaintiff reasonable expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, from the recovery of the limited partnership.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 54. Partnerships § 54-2A-1005. Proceeds and expenses - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-54-partnerships/nm-st-sect-54-2a-1005/
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