Partnership Law Quiz

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What is the meaning of "industry" in the context of partnership?

  • Mining and extraction of natural resources
  • Investment in stocks and bonds
  • The exercise of a profession (correct)
  • Manufacturing of goods

According to the Civil Code of the Philippines, what is the definition of a partnership?

  • A contract where persons contribute money, property, or industry to a common fund and divide profits (correct)
  • A joint venture involving only two persons
  • A business entity with a single owner
  • An organization focused on charitable activities

What is the nature of the partnership's personality according to the Civil Code of the Philippines?

  • Dependent on the personality of the partners
  • Indistinguishable from the partners' personalities
  • Only recognized in certain legal jurisdictions
  • Juridical and separate from that of each partner (correct)

In what way can professionals like accountants, lawyers, and doctors form a partnership?

<p>To create a business offering professional services (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many persons are involved in a business partnership according to the quoted article from the Civil Code of the Philippines?

<p>Two or more (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The new Civil Code of the Philippines, Article 1767, defines a partnership as an agreement between three or more persons to contribute money, property, or industry to a common fund.

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True or false: The exercise of the profession by professionals such as accountants, lawyers, and doctors is considered as 'industry' in the context of partnership.

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True or false: The partners in a partnership do not have a separate and distinct juridical personality from that of the partnership itself, according to the Civil Code of the Philippines, Article 1768.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Accountants, lawyers, and doctors are not allowed to form a partnership to offer professional services such as accounting, legal, and medical services.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Joan, Patrick, and the partnership are considered as the three persons involved when establishing a business partnership, as mentioned in the text.

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Flashcards

What is 'industry' in a partnership?

In the context of partnerships, 'industry' refers to the contribution of professional skills or expertise.

Define a partnership.

A partnership is a contract where individuals (two or more) pool money, property, or skills to pursue common business goals and share profits.

What is the personality of a partnership?

Partnerships have a distinct legal identity, separate from the individuals involved.

How can professionals form partnerships?

Professionals like accountants, lawyers, and doctors can collaborate in a partnership to provide specialized services to clients.

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How many people are needed for a partnership?

A business partnership requires at least two individuals contributing to a common fund and sharing profits.

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How many individuals are required for a partnership, according to the Civil Code?

The new Civil Code defines a partnership as involving two or more persons, not three or more.

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Is the exercise of a profession considered 'industry' in a partnership?

True. The skills and expertise of professionals like accountants, lawyers, and doctors are considered 'industry' when forming a partnership.

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Do partners in a partnership share the same legal identity as the partnership?

False. According to the Civil Code, partnerships have a separate legal identity from their individual partners.

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Are partnerships of professionals allowed?

False. Accountants, lawyers, and doctors can indeed form partnerships to deliver professional services like accounting, legal, and medical services.

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Are partners and the partnership separate legal entities?

True. The individuals, such as Joan and Patrick, and the partnership entity itself, are separate and distinct legal persons.

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Study Notes

Definition of Partnership

  • A partnership is defined as an agreement between two or more persons to contribute money, property, or industry to a common fund for mutual benefit.
  • According to the Civil Code of the Philippines, a minimum of two persons is required to form a partnership.

Nature of Partnership's Personality

  • Partnerships have no separate and distinct juridical personality from the partners, as outlined in Article 1768 of the Civil Code of the Philippines.

Professionals Forming Partnerships

  • Professionals such as accountants, lawyers, and doctors can legally form partnerships to provide their services collectively.
  • The exercise of their respective professions is categorized as "industry" within the context of partnerships.

Key Statements and Truth Values

  • True: Article 1767 defines a partnership involving an agreement between three or more persons contributing to a common fund.
  • True: The profession exercised by accountants, lawyers, and doctors is recognized as "industry" in partnership context.
  • True: Partners do not possess a separate legal identity distinct from the partnership, as per the Civil Code.
  • False: Accountants, lawyers, and doctors are allowed to establish a partnership for professional service offerings.
  • True: Joan, Patrick, and the partnership itself qualify as the three entities involved in a business partnership setup.

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