Question

X, a publisher agrees to publish at his own expense, a book written by Y and to pay Y half of the net profits. Can X and Y be regarded as partners?

Answer 1

Solution: Section to which the given problem relates: Sections 4 to 6.
Decision: No.
Reason: Sharing of profit which is a prima facie evidence, exists but mutual agency among X and Y, which is a conclusive evidence does not exist.