The essential elements of a partnership _________.
must co - exist before a partnership can come into existence
may be brought in within a reasonable time of a partnership coming into existence
may be brought in any time either during the creation of partnership or even thereafter before a partnership can come into existence, but they must coexist within one year of a partnership coming into existence
A partnership requires mutual agency, shared profits, and agreement to conduct business - all essential elements must co-exist from the moment the partnership is formed. They cannot be brought in later; the partnership is not valid until all elements are present simultaneously.