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Gar, Mur and Wil were partners, in a firm, sharing profits and losses equally. Their capitals were not equal. There was no partnership deed.

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Gar, Mur and Wil were partners, in a firm, sharing profits and losses equally. Their capitals were not equal. There was no partnership deed. The firm dissolved on 30th June 2020. The position was as follows, after dissolution: Liabilities Gar capital a/c Mur capital a/c Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2020 $ 2500 314 Assets $ Cash 1916 Wil capital 263 Loss on realisation 635 2814 2814 Wil became insolvent and could not pay anything against the capital deficiency. Required A. Explain the decision that may be taken due to Wil's insolvency. Show workings to support your response. (8 marks) B. In such a case, how the deficiency would be treated by the insolvent partner's capital account? (2 marks) C. Prior to the Garner vs Murray's rule, Mur had raised an objection and claimed that the loss is a capital loss and not a business loss. Therefore, such loss due to capital deficiency of a partner to be borne in capital ratio and not in profit sharing ratio. In court, Mur got the decision in his favour. Explain FOUR (4) points in the Garner vs Murray decision? (10 marks)

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