JAMB Economics 2005 Question 47

Question 47

Business Organisations

Business organizations in which the owners' personal property may be forfeited in the event of bankruptcy are

  1. A.partnerships and limited liability companies
  2. B.partnerships and sole proprietorships
  3. C.cooperatives and limited liability companies
  4. D.corporations and sole proprietorships
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (partnerships and sole proprietorships)

Explanation

Sole proprietors and (ordinary) partners have unlimited liability, so their personal property can be taken to pay business debts.