Quisa and Reilly are partners in Sport Bikes, which rents and sells bikes, bike accessories, and related gear. Quisa manages the business. Unless the partnership agreement states otherwise, Quisa is entitled to compensation in proportion to her effort.
Bryn, Cornell, and Duke are general partners in Equity Lending, a consumer credit, mortgage, and investment firm. Their agreement states that it is a breach of the agreement for any partner to assign his or her interest to a creditor without the consent of the other partners.
Bryn, Cornell, and Duke decide to admit Giselle as a new partner in Equity Lending. Giselle’s liability for partnership debts incurred before her admission is limited to her capital contribution to the firm.
QUESTION 21
Colin, Demi, and Erin agree to be partners in Fajita Pizza, splitting the profits equally. Colin contributes 65 percent of the capital. When Fajita Pizza is dissolved, its liabilities are greater than its assets. In the absence of a contrary agreement, the losses are paid by all of the partners in proportion to their capital contributions.
QUESTION 22
Nell is considering forms of business organization for Oxford Auto Body LLC. An advantage of a limited liability company is that, depending on the applicable state statute, members can avoid personal liability for their own wrongful acts.