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PARTNERSHIP.

No. 1 of 1897.

495

(a) in paying the debts and liabilities of the firm to persons who are not partners therein;

(b) in paying to each partner rateably what is due from the firm to him for advances as distinguished from capital;

(c) in paying to each partner rateably what is due from the firm to him in respect of capital; and

(d) the ultimate residue, if any, shall be divided among the partners in the proportion in which profits are divisible.

45. In this Ordinance,

(a) "Business" includes every trade, occupation, or profession;

(b) "The court" includes every court and judge having jurisdiction in the case.

46. The rules of equity and of common law applicable to partnership shall continue in force, except so far as they are inconsistent with the express provisions of this Ordinance.

Interpreta-tion.

Saving for rules of equity and of common law.

47. This Ordinance may be cited as the Partnership Ordinance, 1897.

No. 2 of 1897.

An Ordinance to consolidate and amend the laws relating to probates and letters of administration.

[15th May, 1897.]

1897-

[Originally No. 3 of 1897. No. 18 of 1929. No. 21 of 1930. No. 14 of 1933. No. 46 of 1935. Law Rev. Ord., 1937.]

1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Probates Ordinance,

Short title.

2. In this Ordinance,

(a) "Administration" comprehends all letters of administration of the estates of deceased persons, whether with or without...

Interpreta-tion.

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PARTNERSHIP. No. 1 of 1897. 495 (a) in paying the debts and liabilities of the firm to persons who are not partners therein; (b) in paying to each partner rateably what is due from the firm to him for advances as distinguished from capital; (c) in paying to each partner rateably what is due from the firm to him in respect of capital; and (d) the ultimate residue, if any, shall be divided among the partners in the proportion in which profits are divisible. 45. In this Ordinance, (a) "Business" includes every trade, occupation, or profession; (b) "The court" includes every court and judge having jurisdiction in the case. 46. The rules of equity and of common law applicable to partnership shall continue in force, except so far as they are inconsistent with the express provisions of this Ordinance. Interpreta-tion. Saving for rules of equity and of common law. 47. This Ordinance may be cited as the Partnership Ordinance, 1897. No. 2 of 1897. An Ordinance to consolidate and amend the laws relating to probates and letters of administration. [15th May, 1897.] 1897- [Originally No. 3 of 1897. No. 18 of 1929. No. 21 of 1930. No. 14 of 1933. No. 46 of 1935. Law Rev. Ord., 1937.] 1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Probates Ordinance, Short title. 2. In this Ordinance, (a) "Administration" comprehends all letters of administration of the estates of deceased persons, whether with or without... Interpreta-tion.
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PARTNERSHIP. No. 1 of 1897. 495 (a) in paying the debts and liabilities of the firm to persons who are not partners therein; (b) in paying to each partner rateably what is due from the firm to him for advances as distinguished from capital; (c) in paying to each partner rateably what is due from the firm to him in respect of capital; and (d) the ultimate residue, if any, shall be divided among the partners in the proportion in which profits are divisible. 45. In this Ordinance, (a) "Business" includes every trade, occupation, or pro- fession; (b) The court" includes every court and judge having jurisdiction in the case. 46. The rules of equity and of common law applicable to partnership shall continue in force, except so far as they are inconsistent with the express provisions of this Ordinance. Interpreta- tion. Saving for rules of equity and of common law. 47. This Ordinance may be cited as the Partnership Ordin- Short title. ance, 1897. No. 2 of 1897. An Ordinance to consolidate and amend the laws relating to probates and letters of administration. [15th May, 1897.] 1897- : [Originally No. 3 of 1897. No. 18 of 1929. No. 21 of 1930. No. 14 of 1933. No. 46 of 1935. Law Rev. Ord., 1937.] 1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Probates Ordinance, Short title. 2. In this Ordinance, (a) "Administration" comprehends all letters of adminis- tration of the estates of deceased persons, whether with or with- Interpreta- tion. 07
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PARTNERSHIP.

No. 1 of 1897.

495

(a) in paying the debts and liabilities of the firm to persons who are not partners therein;

(b) in paying to each partner rateably what is due from the firm to him for advances as distinguished from capital;

(c) in paying to each partner rateably what is due from the firm to him in respect of capital; and

(d) the ultimate residue, if any, shall be divided among the partners in the proportion in which profits are divisible.

45. In this Ordinance,

(a) "Business" includes every trade, occupation, or pro- fession;

(b) The court" includes every court and judge having jurisdiction in the case.

46. The rules of equity and of common law applicable to partnership shall continue in force, except so far as they are inconsistent with the express provisions of this Ordinance.

Interpreta- tion.

Saving for

rules of equity and of common law.

47. This Ordinance may be cited as the Partnership Ordin- Short title. ance, 1897.

No. 2 of 1897.

An Ordinance to consolidate and amend the laws relating to

probates and letters of administration.

[15th May, 1897.]

1897-

:

[Originally No. 3 of 1897.

No. 18 of 1929.

No. 21

of 1930.

No. 14

of 1933.

No. 46

of 1935. Law Rev.

Ord., 1937.]

1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Probates Ordinance, Short title.

2. In this Ordinance,

(a) "Administration" comprehends all letters of adminis- tration of the estates of deceased persons, whether with or with-

Interpreta- tion.

07

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