Assignment 1
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 1 2025
(770912)
DUE 7 April 2025
, ACTIVITIES
Question 1 Zane, Bongi, Muthu and Sophy are friends who decide to form a partnership to purchase
and sell new and secondhand mobile phones. Sophy and Bongi will provide the capital to purchase
the initial stock for the partnership. Zane will be responsible for the repair of mobile phones and
Muthu will be responsible for the day-to-day activities regarding the sales, administration and
marketing of the mobile phone business. The parties agree that the profit derived from the
partnership will be divided equally between Bongi, Sophy and Zane, and that Muthu will receive a
monthly salary for his services. Discuss and explain whether the above terms constitute a valid
partnership agreement. Refer to relevant case law in your answer. 10 marks Question 2 Explain the
formalities and requirements that partners who wish to enter into a partnership agreement must
adhere to in order to conclude a valid partnership agreement. Refer to relevant case law where
applicable.