Partnerships in business

1. Bridget, Sansa and Bola, former classmates at Leicester College, have decided to set up a hairdressing business together. They are excited about the prospects of setting up an ordinary partnership together. Sansa has suggested that they adopt the name ‘SBB Cooperative Hairdressers’. She has also suggested that her brother, John, join the business as a partner due to his experience in the industry. John will be working two days a week as he is a partner at another beauty salon. Bridget and Bola have reservations about John’s right to share in the profits and take part in the management of the business.
Drawing from statute, case law and secondary sources, advise Bridget, Sansa and Bola regarding:
a. The suitability of the suggested business name. (Maximum mark obtainable – 10)
b. The agency implication of their partnership relationship. (Maximum Mark Obtainable – 30)
c. Whether they require a partnership agreement and outline potential terms which may be included in the agreement to mitigate risks. (Maximum Mark obtainable – 30)
d. Any duty in law which John will owe to the other partners. (Maximum Mark Obtainable – 30)