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In each case that follows, you be the judge.22. Partnership by Proof of EvidenceGeorge and Clarence Simandl, brothers, jointly owned a gas station-delicatessen-magazine stand.All building permits were issued in both names, and both parties signed all of the businesscontracts. They carried on the business and shared profits and losses for 40 years, until George’sdeath. When George died, his wife, Albina, carried on his part of the business. When Clarencedied, his sister claimed that all property was in Clarence’s estate. Albina disagreed, contendingthat a partnership had existed and that she was entitled to a share of the assets. Is Albina correct?Why or why not?Simandl v. Simandl, 445 N.E.2d 734 (OH).23. DissolutionAs a partner, Hanes contributed $19,875 to a new partnership as his capital contribution. Theother partners, Giambrone, Hayes, and Medley, made no capital contribution, although theyhad agreed to do so. Medley withdrew some of the money contributed by Hanes without theunanimous consent of the partners, although such consent was required by the articles. Medleyalso failed to make mortgage payments which caused the firm to default on the loan. Hanesasked a court for a dissolution. Is Hanes entitled to a dissolution? Why or why not?Hanes v. Giambrone, 471 N. E. 2d 801 (OH).Find Resources for EntrepreneursTaquita is ready to become a sole proprietor. Shejust finished a business degree at the local communitycollege and has saved over $25,000 by workingwhile she was going to school.ConnectUsing a variety of search engines, help Taquita:24. Research 10 Web sites that provide resources toentrepreneurs and small business owners.25. Prioritize the sites according to the importanceof the information they might be able toprovide.26. Predict Why would a small business ownerchoose to use a fictitious name instead ofhis or her own?27. Connect Would you like to own a businessone day? Why or why not?28. Question Do you think it is fair that thelaw holds each partner responsible for theother partners’ actions within thepartnership? Why or why not?29. Respond How is a business partnershiplike a marriage? How is it different?Chapter 27: Sole Proprietorship and Partnership 603