Which of the following is/are essential feature(s) of partnership?
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Registration
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Partnership deed
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Test of mutual agency
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Separate legal entity
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All of the above
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Correct answer
Explanation
Option (1) is incorrect: Registration is optional for partnership.
Option (2) is incorrect: A partnership may come into existence without writing partnership deed.
Option (3) is correct: Mutual agency is required to determine the partnership. Mutual agency is the legal relationship between partners in a partnership, where each partner has authorisation powers and the ability to enter the partnership into business contracts.
Option (4) is incorrect: Partnership is not a separate legal entity from its partners.