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X, Y and Z are partners. The partnership agreement is silent. State whether the firm is dissolved on 31.03.99 in each of the following alternative cases:
case (a): If the firm was constituted for 5 years and 5 years have expired on 31.03.99.
Case (b): If the firm was constituted for completion of a construction of a bridge and the construction completed on 31.03.99.
Case (C): If X died on 31.03.99.
Case (d): If X applies for insolvency on 31.03.99 and is declared insolvent on 30.04.99.
Case (e): If X retires on 31.03.99.
Case (f): If X is expelled as partner on 31 03.99 and the expulsion is invalid.

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Solution: Section to which the given problem relates: Section 42.
Decision and Reason: Unless agreed otherwise, the provisions of Section 42 would be applicable.
Case (a): The firm is dissolved by the expiry of the fixed term.
Case (b): The firm is dissolved, on the completion of that particular adventure for which the firm was constituted.
Case (c): The firm is dissolved on the death of a partner.
Case (d): The firm is not dissolved on 31.03.99. The firm would be dissolved on the date of order of adjudication, i.e. 30.04.99.
Case (e): The firm is not dissolved on the retirement of a partner.
Case (f) The firm is not dissolved on expulsion of a partner irrespective of the fact whether expulsion is valid or not.

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