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Practice question: Definition and Separate Juridical Personality

Multiple Choice Medium

Practice question

Siblings inherit an apartment building and divide its rental proceeds. No partnership undertaking or contribution agreement is established beyond co-ownership. Does co-ownership alone establish a partnership?
  1. Yes, every inheritance creates a partnership
  2. Yes, kinship supplies every element
  3. Yes, any rental receipt is conclusive
  4. Yes, regardless of the parties' arrangement
  5. No, co-ownership alone is insufficient under Article 1769

Legal references

  • Civil Code, Article 1769(2): https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html

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