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Partnership

Unit: Introduction to Law and Governance

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August 2025

2 Questions
Question 2b
​​Describe THREE characteristics of a partnership.


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Question 4a
​​​​​Highlight FOUR liabilities of partners in a partnership.


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April 2025

1 Questions
Question 5a
​​The legal system provides mechanisms for resolving disputes while preserving the integrity of partnerships. With reference to this statement, outline FOUR ways in which disputes between partners in a partnership are legally addressed.


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December 2024

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Question 4b
​​In the context of partnerships law, identify FIVE rights of minor partners.


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Question 4a
​​Outline THREE characteristics of a limited liability partnership.


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April 2024

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Question 5b
​​Outline FOUR legal effects of dissolution of a partnership


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August 2023

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Question 2d
​​Discuss THREE types of disclosures that partners in a partnership must make


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April 2023

2 Questions
Question 4a
​​In relation to partnerships, explain the following:

(i) Liability of a retiring partner.

(ii) Liability of an incoming partner.

(iii) Liability of a minor partner.


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Question 2b
​​Discuss any SIX ways in which a partnership may dissolve without courts’ intervention.


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August 2022

1 Questions
Question 3b
​​Explain the seven rules applicable for distribution of assets upon dissolution of a partnership.


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Question 2c
​​Distinguish between a “limited liability partnership” and “common law partnership”


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December 2021

2 Questions
Question 6d
​​Explain two types of partnerships.


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Question 6c
​​In determining the name of a partnership for a newly formed business, identify six types of endings that a partnership could choose to add at the end of their preferred name.


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August 2021

1 Questions
Question 7a
​​Simon Peter was admitted as a general partner in the firm of Andrew, Mark LLP on 4 March 2013. On 7 March 2013 Simon Peter received a letter of demand from Mapeni Bank Ltd. requiring him and the other partners to service a loan of Sh.1 million which Andrew Jones and Mark Jones borrowed on 24 January 2013 in the firm's name. Simon Peter is not sure whether he should pay the loan and seeks your legal advice,

Explain to Simon Peter the legal principles applicable in the above case and advise him.


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May 2021

1 Questions
Question 4a
​​State five grounds for the dissolution of a partnership without the intervention of the court.


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November 2020

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Question 3a
​​Distinguish between a "Limited Liability Partnership" (LLP) and a "General Partnership".


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November 2019

1 Questions
Question 7b
​​With reference to partnerships: 

(i) Identify five ways in which a person shall cease to be a partner. 

(ii) Highlight five clauses which might be found in a partnership agreement.


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May 2019

2 Questions
Question 7b
​​Describe four consequences of dissolution of a partnership firm.


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Question 7c
​​Summarise four actions that cannot be undertaken by a limited partner in a limited partnership.


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November 2018

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Question 3b
​​Outline six liabilities of a minor who has been admitted in the benefits of a partnership.


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May 2018

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Question 6a
​​Summarise four conditions that must be met before a partner in a firm could bind other partners in transactions with third parties.


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Question 6b
​Explain three obligations of a partner to his/her fellow partners.​


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November 2017

1 Questions
Question 6a
​​Milka Pendo and Joseph Karani are partners carrying on business in the name and style of Moja Enterprises. Joseph Karani has nevertheless set up a similar competing business while retaining his partnership in Moja Enterprises. Milka Pendo feels aggrieved and intends to expel Joseph Karani from Moja Enterprises.

Analyse the legal principles applicable in the above case and advise Milka Pendo


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May 2017

1 Questions
Question 4a
​​(i) Outline four types of partnerships.

(ii) Explain three types of disclosures that the partners in a partnership must make.


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November 2016

1 Questions
Question 1b
​​Describe three rules governing the liability of a retiring partner in the law of partnerships.


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May 2016

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Question 6a
​​Explain five rules that govern distribution of losses and assets upon dissolution of a partnership.


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November 2015

1 Questions
Question 2b
​​Outline ten contents of a partnership deed.


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Question 4c
​​ In relation to partnership law, explain the liability of the following partners: 

(i) Incoming partner. 

(ii) Infant partner. 

(iii) Outgoing partner.


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