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Post Date: March 18, 2021
A, B and C carry on business in a general partnership. A has proved an unsatisfactory partner in that he is continually absent from work for no justifiable reason. B and C wish to expel A from the partnership.
Which of the following is CORRECT?
A. As they constitute the majority B and C may vote to expel A.
B. A can only be expelled if the partnership agreement of A, B and C contains an express expulsion clause.
C. B and C may vote to expel A as the Partnership Act 1890 contains an express provision enabling the majority to expel a partner.
D. It is always unlawful to expel a partner. If B and C wish to carry on business without A the business will have to be dissolved and re-commenced by B and C.
Answer: B
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