KY Bar Business Organizations 2

Question 1

In a general partnership, which of the following is TRUE regarding partner liability for partnership debts?

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Each partner has unlimited personal liability for all debts and obligations of the partnership

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Partners are only liable for debts they personally incurred on behalf of the partnership

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Partners are liable only up to the amount of their capital contribution

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Partners are shielded from personal liability by virtue of the partnership entity

Question 2

Under the Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act (RULPA), a limited partner generally retains limited liability unless:

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The limited partner participates in the control of the partnership's business

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The limited partner makes a loan to the partnership

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The limited partner votes on major partnership decisions at an annual meeting

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The limited partner owns more than 50% of the total partnership interests

Question 3

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a Limited Liability Company (LLC)?

Accepted Answer

Members enjoy limited liability protection while the entity may be taxed as a partnership

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All members are always personally liable for all LLC debts

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An LLC must have at least two members to be validly formed

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An LLC must elect a board of directors to manage its affairs

Question 4

In a member-managed LLC, what is the default rule regarding a member's authority to bind the LLC?

Accepted Answer

Any member has apparent authority to bind the LLC in carrying on ordinary business transactions

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Only the designated managing member may bind the LLC in any transaction

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All members must unanimously consent before any member can bind the LLC

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The LLC manager designated in the articles has sole authority to act on the entity's behalf

Question 5

Under the Uniform Partnership Act (UPA), what is the default rule when a partner dissociates from the partnership due to death?

Accepted Answer

The partnership may continue, and the estate has the right to receive the buyout value of the deceased partner's interest

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The partnership automatically and immediately dissolves upon the partner's death

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The deceased partner's estate inherits full partnership rights, including management authority

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The remaining partners must purchase the deceased partner's interest within 30 days or face dissolution

Question 6

Which of the following best describes a joint venture as distinct from a general partnership?

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A joint venture is an association of persons for a specific limited project or transaction with shared profits and losses

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A joint venture is a formal business entity registered with the Secretary of State

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A joint venture is an ongoing association for all business purposes of the co-venturers

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A joint venture provides limited liability protection similar to an LLC

Question 7

Which of the following correctly describes the duty of loyalty in a general partnership under the UPA?

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Partners must account to the partnership for any benefit derived from partnership business and refrain from competing with the partnership without consent

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Partners must place their own financial interests above those of the partnership when a conflict arises

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Partners owe a duty of loyalty only to the managing or senior partner

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Partners may freely compete with the partnership as long as they disclose the competition in writing