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KKO 3363/1998 AI generated

Spousal joint farming liability determined by active participation and shared benefit in husband's absence.

Case Number KKO 3363/1998
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Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
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Outcome Allowed / Granted
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The Supreme Court of Finland allowed the claim against both spouses for joint liability regarding duck farming profits. The husband, who owned the profession, operated the farm while the wife assisted primarily during his absences, and profits were directed to a joint account. The court ruled that the wife's active participation and the shared financial benefit established joint liability despite her limited residence on the property.

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Kansaneläkelain 10 §; perheoikeuslain 10 §: When spouses jointly own a farm and one spouse actively participates in the business operations while the other is absent, both are liable for the business debts if profits are shared.

Keywords

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spousal joint liability farming business active participation shared profits business debt husband absence joint account

Cited Legislation

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Kansaneläkelain 10 §
perheoikeuslain 10 §
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Puolisoiden yhteisesti omistamalla tilalla harjoitettiin kanataloutta ja tilan tuotto ohjattiin puolisoiden yhteiselle tilille, johon kummallakin puolisolla oli käyttöoikeus. Puoliso B, jolla oli oma ammatti ja joka asui omien virkatehtäviensä vuoksi tilalla vain viikonloppuisin ja loma-aikoina, osallistui kanojen hoitamiseen lähinnä A:n poissaollessa. Kysymys siitä, olivatko puolisot harjoittaneet yhteisesti omistamallaan tilalla kanataloutta yhteiseen lukuun ja olivatko molemmat puolisot vastuussa toisen puolison hankkimien kananuorikoiden kauppahinnan maksamisesta.