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TN Code › Title 48 › Chapter 249 › Section 48-249-105

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(a) Limit on power to challenge. Except as provided in subsection (b), the validity of an LLC's action may not be challenged on the ground that the LLC lacks or lacked the power to act. (b) Challenge of power. An LLC's power to act may be challenged in a proceeding by: (1) A member against the LLC to enjoin the act; (2) The LLC, directly, derivatively or through a receiver, trustee or other personal representative, against an incumbent or former director, manager, employee, agent or member of the LLC, as applicable; or (3) The attorney general and reporter under § 48-249-617 . (c) Derivative action. In a member's proceeding, under subdivision (b)(1), to enjoin an unauthorized LLC act, the court may enjoin or set aside the act, if equitable, and if all affected persons are parties to the proceeding, and may award damages for loss suffered by the LLC or another party because of enjoining the unauthorized act. Acts 2005, ch. 286, § 1.

(a) Limit on power to challenge. Except as provided in subsection (b), the validity of an LLC's action may not be challenged on the ground that the LLC lacks or lacked the power to act.

(b) Challenge of power. An LLC's power to act may be challenged in a proceeding by: (1) A member against the LLC to enjoin the act; (2) The LLC, directly, derivatively or through a receiver, trustee or other personal representative, against an incumbent or former director, manager, employee, agent or member of the LLC, as applicable; or (3) The attorney general and reporter under § 48-249-617 .

(1) A member against the LLC to enjoin the act;

(2) The LLC, directly, derivatively or through a receiver, trustee or other personal representative, against an incumbent or former director, manager, employee, agent or member of the LLC, as applicable; or

(3) The attorney general and reporter under § 48-249-617 .

(c) Derivative action. In a member's proceeding, under subdivision (b)(1), to enjoin an unauthorized LLC act, the court may enjoin or set aside the act, if equitable, and if all affected persons are parties to the proceeding, and may award damages for loss suffered by the LLC or another party because of enjoining the unauthorized act.

Acts 2005, ch. 286, § 1.

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