Jim Smith and Bob Jones Recently Decided to Start Their

question 37

Multiple Choice

Jim Smith and Bob Jones recently decided to start their own car wash business.Jim's spouse and Bob's spouse both work for the same law firm each receives a salary exceeding $200,000 annually.Jim and Bob anticipate that the business will not be profitable for a few years but rather operate at a loss.Both Jim and Bob will both be working in the business.Based on these facts, the best form of business organization for the car wash would be:

• A)A limited liability company
• B)AC corporation
• C)A partnership
• D)A sole proprietorship

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Definitions:

Wrongful Conduct

Actions or behaviors that are illegal or morally incorrect, often resulting in harm or injury to others.

Law of Torts

A body of rights, obligations, and remedies that is applied by courts in civil proceedings to provide relief for persons who have suffered harm from the wrongful acts of others.

Punitive Damages

Money damages that may be awarded to a plaintiff to punish the defendant and deter future similar conduct.

Gross Negligence

A severe lack of care or the deliberate disregard of one's responsibilities, often resulting in harm or damage.