Len,Jill,and Mark own a partnership called Splats.Len's capital contribution to the partnership was $25 000,Jill's was $12 500 and Mark's was $20 000.Jill is duly registered as a limited partner and has acted solely as a financier.There is no agreement on sharing profits or losses between the partners and none of them has drawn any income from Splats.The partnership borrowed $40 000 from the bank,but Splats eventually became insolvent and was unable to repay the loan.The bank sued Len and recovered the full $30 000 from him.When Len's lawyer gave him advice,what amount would he likely indicate Len is entitled to legally recover from Jill?

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Len,Jill,and Mark own a partnership called Splats.Len's capital contribution to the partnership was $25 000,Jill's was $12 500 and Mark's was $20 000.Jill is duly registered as a limited partner and has acted solely as a financier.There is no agreement on sharing profits or losses between the partners and none of them has drawn any income from Splats.The partnership borrowed $40 000 from the bank,but Splats eventually became insolvent and was unable to repay the loan.The bank sued Len and recovered the full $30 000 from him.When Len's lawyer gave him advice,what amount would he likely indicate Len is entitled to legally recover from Jill?

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Jill is a limited partner and has acted solely as a financier. Therefore, she is not liable for the debts of the partnership beyond the amount of her capital contribution. Len is entitled to recover $10,000 from Jill, which is the difference between the amount he paid to the bank ($30,000) and the amount of his capital contribution ($20,000).

Len,Jill,and Mark Own a Partnership Called Splats