Illinois Rockford Corp. v. Dickman

Plaintiff, Illinois Rockford Corporation, appeals from a trial court order dismissing with prejudice its complaint against defendants, Nyman Dickman, Leon Dickman, and Henry Knass. Plaintiff, a limited partner, sued defendants, the general partners, for alleged breaches of fiduciary and contractual duties arising under a written limited partnership agreement. The agreement concerned the development of real estate near Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Plaintiff’s initial complaint was filed on April 2, 1979, prior to expiration of the statute of limitations applicable to contract actions. (Ill.…