Question 1
The UK Rail vs. Smithfileld case is a striking example of the term – Agency of Necessity. This is the case when, in certain circumstances, the agent is allowed by law to take actions on behalf of the principal without the will, knowledge or any other representation of the principal. However, certain requirements have to be met, in order for the agent to claim that it acted out of necessity: 1) the actions have been taken for the reason of compelling emergency; 2) impossibility of communication; and 3) interests of the principal (to be genuinely judged by the agency). The first test to be passed by an agent is the necessity to take salvage actions. In cases of an emergency or a consequential necessity,
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The solicitor, in the face of Smithers, won’t be directly influenced by this agreement, as it doesn’t participate in it. However, creditors can be bound with the firm by a tripartite contract between the continuing partner (constituted as a new firm), retiring members and the third party added to it. All three participants make an agreement on the newly formed firm, to which all the liabilities will be implied. This process of indemnity would let the leaving partners to become free of any obligations. Has to be noticed that this process depends on the relationships and duties between all three partners, whether Homer (remaining employer) wants to cover the costs by himself with respect to those retiring, or not.
Anyways, it is essential that the outgoing members of the partnership do discuss this possibility with the last worker, and provide an official notice of retirement, in order to prevent future debts (as stated in Section 36 of Act 1980: “Where a person deals with a firm after a change in its constitution he is entitled to treat all apparent members of the old firm
Due to its nature, partnership is generally liable for the acts of the individual partners if committed in the course of the partnership business. However, liabilities of every partner may be regulated by the written agreement signed by partners. If no written agreement is signed by partners, liabilities of the partnership are regulated by the Partnership Act. If one of the partners retires, he or she may not be liable for the future debts of partnership if an official notice of the change is sent to creditors and the public. However, there were no official notice sent by the partners in the case; therefore, Toby may be liable for the debts of partnership. Due to the death of the third partner, partnership may be dissolved. In order to pay off the debts, assets should be sold and partners are free to continue the same kind of business after the dissolution of the
| State how emergencies should be responded to in accordance with organisational authorisation and personal skills when involved with fires, spillages, injuries and other task-related hazards.
Elizabeth Blackwell showed herself as a dedicated and diligent doctor during five years of work in Neurological Associates, and made a significant contribution to the profit margin of the partnership. The partners were delighted with hiring Blackwell in 2005 and they introduced her to medical physicians at a conference. But the referral base Blackwell went through was not the result of that investment by the partnership but instead it was the evidence of her professionalism in neurological sphere.
Yes, it is not always necessary for limited partnerships to dissolve if one general partner dies as long as there is one other general partner. If there is provisions of the partnership agreement permit the business of the limited partnership to be carried on by the remaining general partner, and that partner does
As stated in the Partnership Act, “Each partner in a firm…is liable jointly with the other partners for all debts and obligations of the firm incurred while the partner is a partner, and after the partner’s death (his or her) estate is also severally liable in a due course of administration for such debts and obligations so far as they remain unsatisfied..”. Thus being a partner of Busy Bee Florist Shop, Violet is liable jointly with the
3.2 Outline the procedures to be followed if an accident or sudden illness should occur,
* The ownership of the partners is dissolved and they become mere employees who are responsible to the shareholders and Board of Directors
BIS did not breach duty of care because according to "N.Y. GOB. LAW 18-105: NY Code -Section 18-105: Duties of skiers" 10-11, each skier shall have the duty not to willfully stop on any slope or trail where such stopping is likely to cause a collision with other skiers or vehicles and to yield to other skiers when entering a trail or starting downhill. Craig neglected his duty to both.
Olley v Marlborough Court Ltd [1949] 1 All ER 127 (UK Court of Appeal), Reg Glass Pty Ltd v Rivers Locking Systems Pty Ltd (1968) 120 CLR 516 (High Court)
Longevity/Continuity- The death or absence of the general partner will dissolve the partnership unless stated in a prior agreement. The death or absence of a limited partner will not dissolve the partnership but the shares of the limited partner will belong to their estate.
Liability All liabilities are the responsibility of each partner. In the event of litigation, any creditors can go after the personal assets of each partner to recover any debt owed. But since liability is spread out between the owners, one may feel less risk is being taken. 2. Income Taxes General partnership may also benefit from pass-through taxation, meaning the partners are taxed like sole proprietors. Business income is reported on the personal tax filing while business losses can be deducted to reduce personal tax liability. The partnership itself is not subject to federal income tax. However the partnership needs to file an information return utilizing the IRS Form 1065. 3. Longevity or continuity of the organization Once the partnership agreement is fulfilled, the general partnership may dissolve. A buy/sell agreement may be included in the articles of the partnership to allow the
Because Gagliardi’s death is a nonwrongful dissociation (pg. 991). Gagliardi’s estate has the right to receive the amount in Gagliardi’s capital account at the time of his death and receive it within 90 days of Gagliardi’s passing (pg. 1005). While Bennett continuing the business while winding it up would not violate any fiduciary duties if it is more advantageous to keep the business running shortly prior to dissolution and winding up of the partnership (pg.996). However, commingling all the revenue generated from partnership case files with his own personal funds and spending approximately $2,000 of the partnership's revenue for his own personal and partnership is a violation of his duties to his deceased partner primarily his duty of loyalty.
10. Dan hires Eve to perform at Dan 's Club, but Eve later breaches the agreement to accept a higher-paying job at First Star Arena. Dan files a suit gainst Eve. The court will most likley: award damages to Dan.
40. Principle of Law: In this case, Esposito hired Excel Construction Company to repair a porch roof. All terms of the agreement were specified in a written contract. And the dispute occurred when Excel had repaired the rear porch roof because in the agreement failed to specify whether it was the front or rear porch that needed repair. Under civil law, two parties here had signed a civil contract in writing. Because the contract failed to specify clearly front or rear porch roof, Excel completed its obligation and didn’t break the contract.
In the case of Anthony, a New Jersey resident and owner of a waste disposal company in the state of New Jersey, and his two business associates, Paul and Silvio, whom suffered severe injuries due to a motor vehicle accident caused by a negligent truck driver; they have great standing to sue against the neglectful driver and the company associated with the ownership of the vehicle. Regardless of the diversity of their residency/ citizenship, the affected party can proceed to sue the corporation responsible for the damages caused by their staff and property; reason being that they are protected under the Constitution’s diversity of citizenship, and the privileges and immunities clause. Furthermore, these two constitutional clauses in addition to the commerce clause, dictate the court that the matter needs to be brought to.