Law on Partnership Flashcards
By the contract, two or more persons bind themselves to contribute money, property, or industry to a common fund with the intention of dividing the profits among themselves.
Two or more persons may also form this for the exercise of a profession
Partnership
A meeting of minds between two persons whereby one binds himself, with respect to the other, to give something or to render some service.
Contract
It is a juridical entity which has a personality separate and distinct from that each of the partners.
It begins from the moment of the execution of contract, unless it is otherwise stipulated.
Business Organization
What are the characteristics of a contract of partnership?
(ConPriBiMuNoPreOne)
1.Consensual
2. Principal
3. Bilateral or Multilateral
4. Nominate
5. Preparatory
6. Onerous
This is perfected by mere consent of the parties
Consensual
It does not depend upon any other contract for its validity or existence.
Principal
If the contract depends on any other contract, what is it called?
Accessory contract
It is entered into by two or more persons whose rights and obligations are reciprocal.
Bilateral or Multilateral
It has a special name given to it by law.
Nominate
- If there is no special name, it is an innominate contract.
It is a means by which other contracts will be entered into as the partnership pursues its business.
Ex: Contract of Sale - arise between partnership and buyer
Contract of Lease - arise between contract of lessor and lessee
Preparatory
The partners contribute money, property, or industry to a common fund.
Onerous
What is the main purpose of a partnership?
To obtain profit
What is the principle in law that says a partnership is fiduciary in nature (base on trust and confidence)
Delectus Personae
What are the Essential Requisites of a Partnership?
1.There must be a valid contract.
2. There must be a mutual contribution of money, property, or industry to a common fund.
3. It must have a lawful object or purpose.
4.The partnership must be established for the common benefit or interest of the partners which is to obtain profits and to divide the profits among the partners.
What are the essential elements of a Contract?
- Consent of the contracting parties
- Object certain which is the subject matter of the contract
- Cause of the obligation which must be established.
N: Without these, there will be no contract
If a partnership is formed for the practice of a common profession, its primary purpose is to?
Render service to the public.
N: (not to obtain profit).
General rule in forming a partnership contract
Partnership contract may be in any form (Oral or Written)
Exception to the GR of forming a partnership contract
- Where immovable property or real rights are contributed to the partnership (regardless of the amount thereof)
- Where the capital of the partnership is P3,000.00 or more, in money or property
- If the partnership is a limited partnership, a certificate signed under oath by the partners and recorded with the Securities and Exchange Commission is required.
Exception to the GR of forming a partnership contract
- Where immovable property or real rights are contributed to the partnership (regardless of the amount thereof)
What is the requirement?
a. The partnership contract must be in a public instrument; and
b. An inventory of the said property must be made, signed by the parties and attached to the public instrument. (Art. 1773)
Exception to the GR of forming a partnership contract
- Where immovable property or real rights are contributed to the partnership (regardless of the amount thereof)
If requirement are not complied?
a. The partnership contract is void. (Art. 1773),
b. The partnership will not have any juridical personality.
Exception to the GR of forming a partnership contract
- Where the capital of the partnership is P3,000.00 or more, in money or property
What is the requirement?
a. The partnership contract must be in a public instrument, and
b. Registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). (Art. 1771)
Exception to the GR of forming a partnership contract
- Where the capital of the partnership is P3,000.00 or more, in money or property
What is the requirement?
a. The partnership contract must be in a public instrument, and
b. Registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). (Art. 1771)
Exception to the GR of forming a partnership contract
- Where the capital of the partnership is P3,000.00 or more, in money or property
If requirement are not complied?
a. The partnership contract is still valid. Accordingly, the partnership still acquires júridical personality. (Arts. 1768, 1772)
b. The liability of the partnership and the members thereof to third persons are not affected. (Art. 1772)
What are the reasons for the registration with the SEC?
> Business license to engage in business.
> To assess its tax liabilities
> Enable third persons to determine both the composition of the firm and its capital before dealing with it and its members.
Exception to the GR of forming a partnership contract
- If the partnership is a limited partnership, a certificate signed under oath by the partners and recorded with the Securities and Exchange Commission is required.
If requirement are not complied?
The partnership will be considered as a general partnership.
Exception to the GR of forming a partnership contract
- If the partnership is a limited partnership
What is the requirement?
A certificate signed under oath by the partners and recorded with the Securities and Exchange Commission is required.
Exception to the GR of forming a partnership contract
- If the partnership is a limited partnership
If requirement is not complied?
The partnership will be considered as a general partnership.
Who may become partners?
1.Natural Person
2. Artificial Persons
What are the general rules applied when determining whether a partnership exists?
- Persons who are not partners as to each other are not partners as to third persons
- Co-ownership or co-possession does not of itself establish a partnership
- The sharing of gross returns, does not of itself establish a partnership
- The receipt by a person of a share of the profits of a business is a prima facie evidence that he is a partner in the business.
What are the exemptions in determining whether a partnership exists?
- When a person represents himself or co to another representing him to anyone, as a partner in an existing partnership or with one or more persons not actual partners. (Ans 1769, 1825)
- No such inference shall be drawn if such profits were received in payment:
a. As a debt by installments or otherwise.
b. As wages of an employee or rent to a landlord.
c. As annuity to a widow or representative of a deceased partner.
d. As interest on loan though the amount of payment vary with the profits of the business.
e.As the consideration for the sale of goodwill of a business or other property by installment or otherwise. (Art. 1769)
Who can form a partnership?
Anyone as long as not disqualified by law.
Who cannot form a partnership?
1.Minors
2. Deaf-mutes who do not know how to read or write
3. Insane or demented persons
4. Incompetents under guardianship
5. Those suffering civil interdiction
6. Those prohibited by law to make donations to each other
(If we allow them to enter into a contract, this is now a circumvention of the prohibition)
Can you form a professional partnership?
Yes
What is general professional partnership’s purpose?
Practicing a common profession.
Can A and B, both Certified Public Accountants form a general professional partnership to go into public accounting?
Yes
Can C and D, both lawyers form a general professional partnership to practice law?
Yes
Can E, a lawyer, and F, a Certified Public Accountant, go into the practice of taxation as a general professional partnership?
No, because of different professions
Can G, an architect, and H, an engineer form a partnership that will qualify as a general professional partnership?
No
Can I and J, both Certified Public Accountants in partnership selling business machines form a general professional partnership?
No, even if they have the same profession, their joint activity is business which is to sell business machines and not a common profession.
What are the three elements that may form a general professional partnership?
1.The partners have a common profession.
2. The purpose is to practice the common profession.
3. No part of the net income is derived from engaging in any trade or business
Is Partnership also a business organization?
Yes
What are the forms of business organizations?
1.Sole Proprietorship
2. Partnership
3. Corporation
What are the kinds of partners?
- Kinds of Partners as to Liability
- Kinds of Partners as to Contribution
- Other Classifications of Partners
What are the kinds of partners as to Liability?
1.General
2.Limited
3.General-limited
Is a partner who is liable for partnership debts to the extent of his or her separate property after all the assets of the partnership have been exhausted
General partner
Is a partner who is liable for partnership debts to the extent of his or her capital contribution only.
Limited
Is a partner who is liable pro-rata to partnership creditors to the extent of his or her separate assets after the partnership assets have been exhausted, but he or she can demand reimbursement of the amount he or she paid from his or her co-partners.
General-limited
As to third persons, a general-limited partner is considered as what partner?
General
Among the partners, a general-limited partner is considered as what partner?
Limited
X,Y and Z are partners in XTZ Company, Ltd.
X- limited partner
Y- general partner
Z- general-limited partner
Assets- 50,000
Liabilities - 80,000
In the settlement of the liabilities, the assets will first be exhausted.
Can the creditors collect the balance of 30,000 to both Y and Z?
Yes, After payment to the creditors, Z may demand reimbursement of 15,000 from Y
What are the kinds of partners as to contribution?
- Capitalist partner
- Industrial partner
- Capitalist-industrial partner
Is a partner who contributes money or property to a common fund.
Capitalist
Is a partner who contributes his or her services or industry to the partnership
Industrial
Is a partner who contributes his or her services or industry to the partnership
Industrial
Is a partner who contributes not only money or property but also his or her services to the partnership.
Capitalist-industrial
What are the other classifications of partners?
- Managing partner
- Liquidating partner
- Nominal Partner
- Ostensible partner
- Secret partner
- Silent partner
- Dormant partner
Is a partner who manages the business or the affairs of the partnership.
Managing partner
Is a partner who takes charge of the winding up of the affairs of the partnership after the partnership is dissolved.
Liquidating partner
What are the Stages in the Life of Partnership?
1.Formation
2. Operation
3. Dissolution
4. Liquidation - winding up of affairs (setting the business or affairs of the partnership after dissolution)
Is one who is not actually a partner but who may become liable as such to third persons.
Nominal Partner
Is one who is not really a partner, not being a party to a partnership agreement, but is liable as a partner for the protection of innocent third persons.
Partner by estoppel
Is a partner who is active and known to the public as a partner, such as by allowing his or her name to be included in the firm name.
Ostensible partner
Is a partner whose connection with the partnership is kept from the public. (active partner)
- He or she participates in the management of partnership affairs
Secret partner
Is a partner who has no voice in the management of the business (though he or she shares in the profits and losses)
- he or she does not take any active part in the business but he or she is known to be a partner.
Silent Partner
Is a partner who does not participate in the management of the business and not known to the public as a partner.
Dormant partner
A, B and C form a partnership. How many persons are in the partnership?
There are 4 persons. A, B, C and, ABC Partnership
A, B and C form a partnership. How many persons are in the partnership?
There are 4 persons. A, B, C and, ABC Partnership
Ex: A, B and C form a partnership. How many persons are in the partnership?
There are 4 persons. A, B, C and, ABC Partnership
Why ABC partnership considered as a person?
It is not a literal person but in the eyes of the law, it is a person and it is called a Juridical Person.
What is the GR in the debt of partnership?
Whatever the debt of the partnership will only be the debt of the partnership.
- If the partnership owes you money, you can only go to the partnership. You cannot go after the individual partners.
What is the exemption to the GR in the debt of partnership?
If the partnership was used by the partner for fraudulent means.
- The creditor can now go after the individual partners
A partnership is created by mere agreement of the parties.
A co-ownership may be formed by agreement or by law.
For two questions, true or false?
Both true
In partnership, it is formed by virtue of an agreement, express or implied.
In co-ownership, it is formed by law through succession.
True or False?
True, True
When a person dies and he has several heirs and properties, he leaves his properties to them. Now, the properties or estate are transferred to his heirs at the moment of death. Is there a co-ownership formed?
Yes
In partnership, the purpose is to obtain profit
In co-ownership, the purpose is common enjoynment
True or False?
True, True
A partnership has a juridical personality because it can enter into a contract, and can own and sell properties.
A co-ownership do not have a juridical personality
True or False?
True, True
If X and Y are co-owners of a certain parcel of land. Is the co-ownership considered a separate person?
No, only 2 persons. Co-owner A and Co-owner B
In partnership, partners can agree as to the term of existence of the partnership. While in co-ownership, the limit is 10 years.
True or False?
True
- Reason of co-ownership is so the property can be developed.
When there is a partnership transfer, all partners must consent
True or False?
True
In co-ownership, they can transfer interest without consent
True or False?
True
In partnership, partners acts as agent, binding
In co-ownership, co-owners acts do not bind the others
True or False?
TRUE
In partnership, When a partner dies, the partnership is dissolved
In co-ownership, co-ownership is not terminated
True or False?
TRUE
X, Y and Z form a partnership. If X dies, the partnership between X, Y and Z is terminated. However, if they want to continue, can it still be allowed?
Yes, the partnership will be Y and Z partnership.
A and B are co-owners of a property and then A dies. A leaves 2 heirs which are X and Y. When A dies, is the co-ownership terminated?
No, because X and Y will now become the co-owners of A.
Partnership is governed by Civil Code while Corporation is Governed by Revised Corporation Code (RA 11232)
True or False?
True
Partnership is created by mere agreement of the parties (express or implied) while Corporation is created by operation of law (COR by SEC)
True or False?
True
Partnership should have at least two partners while Corporation by RCC state that there are no minimum number of incorporators. However, Incorporators in a corporation must not be more than 15.
True or False?
True
You can create a corporation with only one incorporator.
True or False?
True, It is called ONE-PERSON CORPORATION (OPC)
In Partnership, a juridical personality is created at the time of the execution of contract. While in Corporation, a juridical personality is created when there is already a issuance of the certificate of registration.
True or False?
True
In Partnership, they can exercised any power authorized by the partners. While in Corporation, they can only exercise powers that are authorized by law.
True or False?
True
In Partnership, managing partner will manage, if assigned. If management is not agreed upon, each partner acts as an agent of the partnership.
While in Corporation, it is managed by BOD or Trustees.
True or False?
True
In Partnership, if there is a mismanagement, partnership can sue managing partner.
In Corporation, if there is mismanagement, the corporation can sue members, in the name of the corp.
True or False?
True
In Partnership, General partners can be subsidiary liable.
In Corporation, the extent of liability can only be limited to subscription.
True or False?
True