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The Partnership Act 1890 (c. 39) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which governs the rights and duties of people or corporate entities conducting business in partnership. A partnership is defined in the act as 'the relation which subsists between persons carrying on a business in common with a view of profit.'


Main provisions

A partnership can arise through conduct, oral agreement, or a written contract known as a partnership agreement. The minimum membership is two and the maximum is unlimited since 2002. The provisions of the Partnership Act 1890 apply unless expressly or implicitly excluded by agreement of the partners. Each partner is entitled to participate in management, get an equal share of profit, an indemnity in respect of liabilities assumed in the course of business and the right to not be expelled by other partners. A partnership ends on the death of a partner, unless an agreement is made prior to the deaths.


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Liability of partners

In England partners are jointly liable for the debts and obligations of the firm whilst they are a partner.Partnership Act 1890 s 9 Where a partner has died, their estate also becomes severally liable. In Scotland partners are both jointly and severally liable. Where there has been a wrongful act or omission, or a misapplication of money or property in receipt, every partner is jointly and severally liable.Partnership Act 1890 s 12


See also

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United Kingdom partnership law United Kingdom partnership law concerns the way that partnerships are formed or governed within the United Kingdom. Depending upon where the partnership was formed, English law, Scots law or Northern Irish law may apply in addition to statutes tha ...
* Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000


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*{{UK-LEG, type=ukpga, path=ukpga/1890/39, title=Partnership Act 1890 English law United Kingdom Acts of Parliament 1890