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Chapter 8
Partnerships
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1. Definition
Partnership
A written agreement is not legally required
agreement
Passing of time, if the partnership was
entered into for a fixed term
Termination of the venture, if entered into
for a single venture
The death or bankruptcy of a partner
Events of
(partnership agreement may vary this)
termination
Subsequent illegality
Notice given by a partner if it is a
partnership of indefinite duration
Order of the court granted to a partner
Agreement between the partners
Paying off external debts
Repaying to the partners any loans or
Partnership’s advances
liability upon Repaying the partners' capital contribution
termination Anything left over is then repaid to the
partners in the profit-sharing ratio.
Exceptions: Death or bankruptcy of a partner
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