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Question 8
8. Niccolo and his girlfriend Meann were classmates in medical school. When they
finished their studies and started earning, they decided to invest in a
condominium unit together which they hoped to lease out. Since Niccolo came
from a rich family and was still receiving an allowance from his parents, the
couple decided that Niccolo would shell out 2/3 (₱10 million) of the ₱15 million
purchase price, while Meann would contribute 1/3 (₱5 million). They asked a
mutual friend who was a law student to draw up a contract which reflected the
mentioned interests. The contract also had a provision that their shares in the
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benefits as well as the charges affecting the property would be equal. They then
found a long-term tenant who rented the property for ₱30,000 a month.
Unfortunately, Niccolo and Meann broke up and are now quarreling over their
respective shares in the rental income. Niccolo insists that he should get ₱20,000
or 2/3 of the monthly income while Meann claims that it should be ₱15,000 each.
Who is correct? Explain your answer.
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