Jim Braun has been a partner in a real estate investment partnership with Alicia Kaynes for 10 years. When the real estate market took a downward turn, one of their investments in a strip mall became a cash drain. Jim refused to contribute any more cash and withdrew from the partnership. Alicia was left to manage the property. Before she could sell it, Alicia had put in $125,000 into the strip mall property. Following the sale, Alicia demanded one-half of the $125,000 from Jim. Jim said he is not liable because he left the partnership. a. Jim is correct; he withdrew and his liability ended. b. Alicia is correct; Jim owes her his share of what she paid. c. Neither is correct; how much Jim owes depends on when he withdrew. d. none of the above

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Jeffery Howard

18 May, 15:28

Jim Braun has been a partner in a real estate investment partnership with Alicia Kaynes for 10 years. When the real estate market took a downward turn, one of their investments in a strip mall became a cash drain. Jim refused to contribute any more cash and withdrew from the partnership. Alicia was left to manage the property. Before she could sell it, Alicia had put in $125,000 into the strip mall property. Following the sale, Alicia demanded one-half of the $125,000 from Jim. Jim said he is not liable because he left the partnership. a. Jim is correct; he withdrew and his liability ended. b. Alicia is correct; Jim owes her his share of what she paid. c. Neither is correct; how much Jim owes depends on when he withdrew. d. none of the above

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Mike Moran · Answer 1

B.

Explanation:

Because in partnership, there is an arrangement between the two parties to oversee business operations and share its profits and liabilities. Therefore Alicia is correct, for Jim owes her his share of what she paid.