Q.17 Solution Dissolution of Partnership Firm TS Grewal Book Class 12 CBSE

Pass Journal entries for payment of following unrecorded liabilities on the dissolution of a firm of partners Shiv and Mohan:

1. (a) There was a contingent liability in respect of post-dated cheque discounted but not matured of ₹ 18,500. An issuer of a cheque of ₹ 2,500 became insolvent and fifty paise in a rupee was recovered. The liability of the firm on account of this cheque discounted and dishonoured has not so far been recorded.
2. (b) There was a contingent liability in respect of a claim for damages for ₹ 75,000, such liability was settled for ₹ 50,000 and paid by the partner Shiv.
3. (c) Firm had to pay ₹ 10,000 as compensation to an injured employee, which was a contingent liability not accepted by the firm.
4. (d) ₹ 5,000 for damages claimed by a customer has been disputed by the firm. It was settled at 70% by a compromise between the customer and the firm.