Attorney Ja Vlogger: Law for the Everyday Layman - Episode on Partnerships

Introduction

• Focus on the relationship of partnerships to partners and partners' rights.
• © Only for educational purposes, not legal advice.
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Partnership Relations

• Contract of partnership creates relations among partners and between partnership and partners.

Responsibilities of the Partnership to Partners

1. Refund amounts disbursed by partners on behalf of the partnership, plus interest.
2. Answer obligations contracted by partners in good faith for partnership interests.
3. Cover risks from management actions, provided partners acted within authority and were not at fault.

Rights of Partners

1. Property Rights (Article 1810)

   • Right in specific partnership property
   • Interest in the partnership (equity rights)
   • Right to participate in management

2. Reimbursement Rights

   • Right to reimbursement for amounts advanced to the partnership and indemnification for risks.

3. Sub-Partner Rights

   • Ability to contract with another for division of profits (Article 1804).
   • Sub-partner is separate and not liable for main partnership debts.

4. Right of Access to Partnership Books

   • Partners have access to inspect partnership books and records, not absolute right.

5. Right to Full Information

   • Right to demand true and full information regarding the partnership (Article 1806).

6. Right to Formal Account

   • Generally not entitled during partnership existence but may demand in specific situations (Article 1809).

7. Right to Dissolve Partnership

   • Right to dissolve the partnership under certain conditions.

8. Right to Use Firm Name

   • Partnerships operate under a firm name; rights depend on partner status.
   • Partners can include names of deceased partners, provided proper notification.

Key Details on Property Rights of Partners

• Property vs. Capital: Property includes goodwill and may fluctuate in value; capital is fixed.
• Co-Ownership: Partners as co-owners of specific property; rights include:
  1. Right of Possession: Equal right for partnership purposes, no personal use without consent.
  2. No Assignment Rights: Individual partners cannot assign specific property interests.
  3. Not Subject to Attachment: Specific partnership property not subject to individual claims.
  4. Not Subject to Legal Support: Only the partner's interest may be subject to legal support.

Conclusion

• Recap of partners' rights and importance within partnerships.
• Encouragement to follow for more legal insights.