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In Munro v Ekerold, what must E do regarding the voting rights of partnership shares?
Under what circumstance can a partner use partnership property for personal purposes?
What is a requirement for partners who manage the partnership business concerning accounts?
Which of the following statements about partner remuneration is correct?
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In a partnership, who is primarily accountable for keeping the partnership accounts?
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What rights do partners have regarding access to partnership accounts?
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What is true regarding the alienation of partnership assets?
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What compensation can a partner receive for expenses incurred while conducting partnership business?
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What must a partner do if they obtain a benefit meant for the partnership without consent?
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In the case of de Jager v Olifants Tin ‘B’ Syndicate, what essential principle was upheld?
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What action can a partner NOT take to benefit themselves while injuring their co-partners?
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In what scenario would a partner's conduct be deemed a conflict of interest?
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What is required for property acquired by a partner to be considered as partnership property?
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Which case exemplified the need for partners to disclose and account benefits earned through their position?
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How is partnership property owned among partners?
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What consequence does a partner face for obtaining benefits from partnership dealings without consent?
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What principle is affirmed regarding a partner who misuses their position?
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What can partnerships agree upon concerning contributed assets?
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When assessing if a partner's benefit falls within the partnership business, what is considered?
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What action does the court allow for a partner who used partnership dealings for personal profit?
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In the context of complex partnerships, what is a fundamental responsibility of partners?
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How does a partner’s duty change when negotiating for property related to the partnership?
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How are profits shared among partners when there is no specific agreement in place?
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What happens to the responsibility of sharing net losses in a partnership?
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What is the primary reason partners should have a say in the management of a partnership business?
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What can a partnership agreement specify regarding a partner's role in management?
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What is expected of partners in relation to the duty of care?
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What does the fiduciary duty between partners primarily entail?
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In cases of partner negligence, what liability can arise?
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What is the significance of the relationship between partners likened to one between brothers?
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What does the duty of full disclosure among partners entail?
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What characterizes the duty of good faith in partnerships?
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What must be considered when determining if a partner has exercised reasonable care?
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What is a potential consequence if a partner acts in bad faith?
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How can partners manage their liabilities regarding losses?
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What may happen if a partner conceals a business opportunity from co-partners?
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What is essential for a partner in a partnership?
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In the absence of a specific partnership agreement, how are profits shared among partners?
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What does 'net profits' refer to in a partnership?
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What is the role of the partnership agreement in determining profit sharing?
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What happens if the value of contributions made by each partner cannot be determined?
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Are partnership agreements legally binding on creditors of the partnership?
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What fundamental principle governs the relationship between partners?
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What should a partnership agreement ideally specify regarding profits?
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Study Notes
Rights and Duties of Partners in a Partnership
- Legal relationships between partners are determined by partnership agreements and common law principles.
- Default rules apply only if the partnership agreement does not specify otherwise; these rules are not binding on creditors.
Sharing of Profits and Losses
- Partners share net profits: gross income minus expenses and liabilities.
- Partnership agreements should specify profit calculation methods and sharing proportions.
- No legal assumption of equal profit sharing; partners can agree on any proportion.
- In the absence of agreement, profits are divided based on the value of contributions.
- Where contribution values are indeterminate, profits are shared equally.
- Sharing of net losses is not essential for a valid partnership and can be exempted in agreements.
- Partners cannot prevent others from receiving their profit shares or avoid their loss responsibilities.
Participation in Management
- All partners generally have equal rights in managing the partnership business.
- Partners are jointly and severally liable for business debts, necessitating their involvement in management.
- Partners have implied authority to bind one another in contracts related to the partnership.
- Agreements can restrict one partner's management rights or limit implied authority.
Duty to Exercise Reasonable Care
- Partners owe one another a duty to exercise reasonable care in partnership management.
- Negligence by a partner can incur liability for damages to other partners.
- The standard of care is assessed against what a partner would practice in their own affairs.
Duty of Good Faith, Honesty, and Loyalty
- Partners act as fiduciaries and must avoid conflicts between personal interests and partnership duties.
- They should not profit from their partnership roles without consent from other partners.
- Business opportunities belonging to the partnership must not be diverted for personal gain.
- Fiduciary duties may extend beyond partnership dissolution until winding up is complete.
- Full disclosure of material information relevant to the partnership is essential for maintaining mutual trust.
Partnership Property
- Consists of all movable and immovable assets contributed or acquired for the partnership.
- Partners share ownership of partnership property but may agree on specific assets not owned jointly.
- Partners cannot exclude others from using partnership property unless mutually consented.
Partnership Accounts
- Partners managing the business must keep accounts and provide annual disclosures, including documentation.
- Access to partnership accounts is a right of all partners unless otherwise agreed.
- Partnership books must be accessible and maintained at the principal business location.
Compensation, Refunds, and Indemnities
- Generally, partners do not receive remuneration for their services or interest on capital contributions.
- Partners may agree on conditions for payment of interest, salaries, or fees for specific tasks.
- Partners can claim refunds for expenses incurred while conducting partnership business and receive indemnification for personal losses.
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Explore the essential rights and duties of partners in a business partnership. This quiz delves into the legal relationships governed by partnership agreements and common law principles. Understand the default rules and how specific agreements may alter these legal requirements.