SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 1, 1998
HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
(Exact name of registrant specified in its charter)
North Carolina 0-21731 56-1869557
(State of Formation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
3100 Smoketree Court, Suite 600, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
(Address of principal executive offices, zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (919) 872-4924
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Item 5. OTHER EVENTS
As previously reported, Highwoods Properties, Inc.
("Highwoods") has entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (as
amended, the "Merger Agreement") with J. C. Nichols Company ("JCN"). JCN
shareholders approved the merger (the "Merger") at a special meeting
held on July 1, 1998.
As discussed in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus mailed to JCN
shareholders on or about June 3, 1998, a lawsuit was filed in the
Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri on January 8, 1998 by Dennis
Wright against JCN, JCN's Board of Directors and Highwoods seeking
certification of a class, an injunction preventing the Merger, and
unspecified damages. On July 1, 1998, the court denied the plaintiff's
request for a temporary restraining order ("TRO") enjoining the closing
of the transaction.
The Merger is expected to close by July 15, 1998.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
By: Highwoods Properties, Inc., its general partner
By: /s/ Carman J. Liuzzo
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Carman J. Liuzzo
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Date: July 2, 1998
