Which of the following circumstances will not lead to the automatic dissolution of a general partnership?

In partnerships, certain events can trigger automatic dissolution. The correct answer highlights a situation that does not automatically result in the dissolution of a general partnership, which is the insanity of a partner. Under most partnership law principles, if a partner becomes insane, the partnership does not dissolve automatically; however, the remaining partners may have the option to continue the business or may choose to seek a court order to dissolve the partnership based on the circumstances.

On the other hand, events such as the death of a partner, insolvency of a partner, and when the partnership business becomes unlawful typically lead to the automatic dissolution of the partnership. The death of a partner effectively ends their participation in the partnership, thus dissolving the partnership unless there are provisions in the partnership agreement that allow it to continue. Similarly, the insolvency of a partner can create significant financial burdens or liabilities that may necessitate dissolution. Finally, if the partnership's business becomes unlawful, it violates legal statutes, which also results in automatic dissolution as the partnership can no longer operate within the bounds of the law.