Difference between 'partnership' and 'joint family'.

hile both involve a group of people working together, they differ fundamentally in origin and governance.

BasisPartnershipJoint Hindu Family (HUF)
CreationArises from a Contract.Arises from Status (Birth).
Governing LawIndian Partnership Act, 1932.Hindu Law.
AdmissionNew members added by consent of all.Member added automatically by birth.
ManagementEvery partner has a right to manage.Managed by the Karta (eldest member).
LiabilityLiability of partners is unlimited.Liability of Karta is unlimited; others are limited to their share.
DissolutionDeath of a partner usually dissolves it.Death of a member does not dissolve the HUF.

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