The question (10 marks)
A minor cannot be a partner but may be admitted to the benefits of partnership. Explain his rights and liabilities, and his position on attaining majority. (10 marks)
MU Module I, minor admitted to the benefits of partnership; chapter on relations of partners to one another, and case brief 08.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 1 · The Indian Partnership Act, 1932 of Contract – II.
Authorities you will need
- Shivgouda Ravji Patil v. Chandrakant Neelkanth Sadalge
- Section 11 of the Indian Contract Act 1872, as applied through s. 3 of the Partnership Act
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