Eastenders - Current Episode Discussion - VIII

[maidmarian]

I was thinking exactly the same thing but I don't know anything about business. Can partners force out another partner? We don't even know what percentage Shirley owns (as far as I'm aware).

Not sure - but must depend on how original
contract written- could be clause to say if
one partner wishes to sell their share the
other(s) have first chance and how share is
valued.

Whichever partner has greatest share will
usually have final say in any business decisions.
Which is why when someone who has been
sole proprietor sells part of the business
or(eg gives a share to a family member) they
ensure they retain at least 51%

There might be clause restricting to whom
shares of business could be sold in future or
original.owner may have first right to re-purchase.

Contract needs to be very carefully written! and
as you say we-the viewers- dont know the finer
points of the original contract in this case??
So will probably be written to suit current
storyline!!