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1. Dissolution of partnership upon the death of a partner. 2. Application of limitation period to the suit for a general account and share of profits. 3. Entitlement of a partner to share in assets received post-compromise despite time-barred general account claim. Detailed Analysis: 1. The judgment addresses the issue of partnership dissolution upon the death of a partner. It clarifies that in a joint Hindu family, the death of a member engaged in business enlarges the interests of surviving members, but does not dissolve the business relationship entirely. The legal relation between family members conducting business is not identical to a partnership. The death of a partner leads to the dissolution of the contractual relationship between the surviving members and the deceased partner. The judgment cites relevant case law to support this interpretation, emphasizing that the surviving members' rights are enlarged based on the deceased partner's entitlement. The death of a partner necessitates a dissolution of the contractual relationship, affecting the business interests of the surviving members. 2. The judgment discusses the application of the limitation period to a suit for a general account and share of profits. It notes that the suit was initially dismissed by the District Judge on the grounds of being time-barred, as it was instituted more than three years after the death of a partner. However, the judgment highlights the possibility of inferring a fresh contract to continue the business based on the parties' conduct. The Subordinate Judge's findings suggest that the plaintiff and defendants continued to conduct litigation together, potentially indicating an implied agreement to continue the partnership. The judgment explores the implications of such conduct on the suit's timeliness, raising questions about the continuity of the partnership post the partner's death and the subsequent compromise. 3. The judgment delves into the entitlement of a partner to a share in assets received by the defendants post-compromise, despite the time-barred nature of the general account claim. It references legal precedent to support the view that partners are entitled to their fair shares in partnership assets, irrespective of the time limit for a general account claim. The judgment emphasizes the importance of ensuring all partners receive their due shares in assets realized by the partnership, even if a general account claim is no longer maintainable. It highlights the need for a fair distribution of assets among partners and the unjust nature of allowing some partners to benefit exclusively from assets realization without considering the interests of all partners. In conclusion, the judgment sets aside the District Judge's decree, remanding the case for further consideration. It emphasizes the need to assess whether the plaintiff was treated as still interested in the business post the partner's death, potentially leading to a decree for a general account if evidence supports an implied agreement to continue the partnership. The judgment underscores the importance of ensuring fair distribution of partnership assets among all partners, regardless of the time-barred nature of certain claims, to uphold principles of equity and justice in partnership matters.
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