John and Pat Purchased a Joint Interest in a Two-Hectare

question 45

True/False

John and Pat purchased a joint interest in a two-hectare campground with a variety store and mini-golf course and retained the existing manager to handle day-to-day operations. From time to time they made improvements to the site and each year they divided the profits (or losses) from the campground equally. If Pat takes over operational management and John assumes the administrative tasks associated with the campground, a partnership exists in respect of the business.

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