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In determining the existence of a partnership under Section 6, the sharing of profits is:
AOnly prima facie (not conclusive) evidence; the real relation must be judged from all relevant facts
BConclusive proof of partnership
CIrrelevant
DRequired to be equal among partners
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Only prima facie (not conclusive) evidence; the real relation must be judged from all relevant facts
Section 6 requires regard to the real relation shown by all relevant facts; profit-sharing is strong but not conclusive evidence, mutual agency being decisive.
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