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Who is called insolvent person?
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Solution 1
When a person is unable to contribute fully or partially to discharge his/her liabilities out of his/her private assets, then that person is regarded as an insolvent. Thus, in the following two situations, a partner is declared as insolvent:
- When his/her personal assets are insufficient.
- When his/her debit capital balance cannot be covered.
Solution 2
Whose capital A/c shows debit balance and who is not in a position to meet his capital deficiency even from his private property is called an insolvent person.
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