Which of the following statements is not true about minors position as...
Minors Position as a PartnerIntroduction
Minors, individuals who are under the age of 18, are generally not eligible to enter into legal contracts. However, there are certain exceptions to this rule. When it comes to minors becoming partners in a firm, there are specific conditions and limitations that apply.
Statement
The statement that is not true about a minor's position as a partner is option B, which states that a minor can become a full-fledged partner in an existing firm.
Explanation
a) He cannot become a full-fledged partner in a new firmA minor cannot become a full-fledged partner in a new firm. This is because minors lack the legal capacity to enter into a contract. Partnership agreements are considered contracts, and minors are generally not bound by them. Therefore, a minor cannot be a full-fledged partner in a new firm.
b) He can become a full-fledged partner in an existing firmThis statement is not true. Even in the case of an existing firm, a minor cannot become a full-fledged partner. As mentioned earlier, minors lack the capacity to enter into contracts, and partnership agreements are considered contracts. Therefore, a minor cannot have the full rights and responsibilities of a partner in an existing firm.
c) He can be admitted only to the benefits of any existing firmA minor can be admitted to the benefits of any existing firm. This means that while a minor cannot be a full-fledged partner, they can still enjoy the profits and benefits of the partnership. However, they will not be personally liable for any of the firm's obligations.
d) He can become a partner on becoming a majorA minor can become a partner in a firm on becoming a major. Once a minor reaches the age of majority (usually 18 years old), they can choose to continue their partnership in the firm or withdraw from it. At this point, they have the legal capacity to enter into a contract, and hence can become a partner.
In conclusion, a minor cannot become a full-fledged partner in either a new or existing firm. However, they can be admitted to the benefits of an existing firm and can become a partner once they reach the age of majority.