In Malaysia the Governing Law That Addresses Partnership Matters Is Provided in the Partnership Act 1961?

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A “Partnership” is an enterprise in which more than one person is involved with a common view of profit. Partnership Act 1961 allows not more than 20 persons to set up a partnership. Usually, this is called a “firm”. Like a proprietorship, a partnership must be registered with the Registrar of Business under the Registration of Business Act 1956 (Revised 1978). The procedure is simple and a small fee is payable. However, any changes pertaining to the partnership must be duly registered - a new business venture, a change of address, adding a new partner, an old partner leaving the partnership, etc. Partners are entitled to enjoy the profits but a jointly and severally liable to pay and settle the debts and liabilities of the enterprise. In Malaysia the governing law that addresses partnership matters is provided in the Partnership Act 1961 (Act 135). With regards to the extent of liabilities to be borne by a partner, it is best to refer to the judgment made by Suriyadi J (as he then was) in Leong Sing (sue as a firm) v. Perusahaan Kuari (Melaka Pindah) Sdn Bhd (formerly known as Malacca Lian Hwa Sdn Bhd) [1997] 5 MLJ 657. In this case the court referred to sections 11 and section 19(1) of the Partnership Act 1961. The provisions are as follows:- 1. Liability of partners. (Section 11 Partnership Act 1961) Section 11 states that:- “Every partner in a firm is liable jointly with the other partners for all debts and obligations of the firm incurred while he is a partner; and after his death his estate is also severally liable in a due course of administration for such debts and obligations, so far as they remain unsatisfied but subject to the prior payment of his separate debts.” 1. Liability of incoming and outgoing partners. (Section 19 Partnership Act 1961) Section 19 states that:- 1. A person who is admitted as a partner into an existing firm does not thereby

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