formation Flashcards
what is a partnership
association of 2+ intending to carry on BA for profit as co owners
what is not needed to form a partnership?
written agreement
if there is a written agreement, what must it satisfy?
SOF
what is the key test to determine if a partnership has been created
sharing profit?
creates rebuttable presumption
when does sharing profits not create a rebuttable presumption?
debt pmts
interest charges
rent
wages
goodwill pmts from BA sale
retirement/health benefits
what is partnership by estoppel?
repping yourself as being a partner
TP relies on you being a partner
TP damages
what is not a defense for partnership by estoppel?
if there’s a public representation he is a partner, he cannot just argue he is unaware
what can a partnership do?
buy and sell property
sue and be sued
why does it suck to form a partnership?
partners not protected from personal liability for partnership obligations
whats a joint venture
limited specific purpose
partnership rules apply here too