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LIQUIDATING PARTNER

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The member of an insolvent or dissolving partnership responsible for paying the debts and settling the accounts of the partnership. The partner who upon the dissolution or insolvency of the firm, is appointed to settle its accounts, collect assets, adjust claims, and pay debts.

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