Boris and Grutz are two Attorneys practicing law in Lincoln, Nebraska. They meet outside court one...

 

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Boris and Grutz are two Attorneys practicing law in Lincoln, Nebraska. They meet outside court one day and complain about the high cost of running an office as sole proprietors. They agree to share office space, and: They rent a three office suite; Each contribute equal amounts to a separate bank account to pay office for expenses; They send out separate bills on office stationary; Fees coming in go into their personal bank accounts They have a sign "Law Offices of Boris & Grutz"; Their secretary answers the phone; "Laws Offices of Boris & Grutz"; If Boris needs help on a case he asks Grutz to help, and vice versa; If Boris goes on vacation Grutz handles his case load, and vice versa; They have been doing this for 5 years. Are they Partners in Fact? Are they apparent Partners? Fully explain your answer. How could they prevent being partners in fact or apparent partners? Fully explain your answer. Boris and Grutz are two Attorneys practicing law in Lincoln, Nebraska. They meet outside court one day and complain about the high cost of running an office as sole proprietors. They agree to share office space, and: They rent a three office suite; Each contribute equal amounts to a separate bank account to pay office for expenses; They send out separate bills on office stationary; Fees coming in go into their personal bank accounts They have a sign "Law Offices of Boris & Grutz"; Their secretary answers the phone; "Laws Offices of Boris & Grutz"; If Boris needs help on a case he asks Grutz to help, and vice versa; If Boris goes on vacation Grutz handles his case load, and vice versa; They have been doing this for 5 years. Are they Partners in Fact? Are they apparent Partners? Fully explain your answer. How could they prevent being partners in fact or apparent partners? Fully explain your answer.

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No They are not partner for establish an partnership following Condition must be fullfill 1 Comm... View the full answer