Require a co ownership agreement template
Anil kumar (student) (116 Points)
21 March 2016Require a co ownership agreement template
Amit Kanunga
(Article Assistant and Post Gradute)
(644 Points)
Replied 21 March 2016
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DISCLAIMER
This form is provided by way of example only, and is not intended to replace or supplant
advice from an attorney, and does not create any relationship between TOBA, its counsel,
and any individual or entity using the form. This form is provided without any warranty,
express or implied, as to its legal effect or completeness. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOBA OR
ITS AGENTS OR OFFICERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER
(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS,
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF INFORMATION) ARISING OUT OF THE USE
OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE MATERIALS. All individuals or entities entering a
Co-Ownership agreement proceed at their own risk, and should consult an attorney.
CO-OWNERSHIP AGREEMENT
THIS CO-OWNERSHIP AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the ____ day
of __________ 20__, by and between __________________________ [Name],
______________________
[Address];
_________________________
[Name],
_____________________
[Address];
and
____________________
[Name],
_______________________ [Address] (the above referenced parties being hereafter referred to
collectively as "Co-Owners" or separately as "Co-Owner").
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, that certain unnamed thoroughbred _________ [colt/filly/mare/horse,
hereinafter in this form, “Colt”] (________) [year] by _____________ out of _______________
by _____________ [colt/filly/mare/horse] was purchased by __________ at ______________
for the purchase price of ___________________ ($__________.00), said purchase having been
made by ____________ as agent for the above specified Co-Owners;
WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire to express their agreement in regard to Co-
Ownership of the Colt in accordance with the terms and conditions hereinafter stated.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants of the parties hereto, it
is hereby agreed as follows:
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1.
OWNERSHIP INTERESTS. The Colt shall be owned in Co-Ownership in the
following percentages:
__________________
___%
__________________
___%
__________________
___%
2.
STABLE NAME. The Colt will race in the stable name of _________________,
or such other stable name as a majority in interest of the Co-Owners shall designate. Racing
rules vary from state to state and the Co-Owners shall cooperate, including execution of racing
leases when reasonably necessary to comply with racing rules.
3.
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER. ____________________ is appointed and
shall serve as Administrative Manager for the Co-Ownership. As Administrative Manager,
__________ will keep the Co-Owners informed regarding matters relating to the boarding,
training, racing, maintenance and upkeep of the Colt and shall communicate with Co-Owners
regarding such matters and other matters about which Co-Owners may inquire from time to time.
4.
TRAINER. The Co-Owners have determined that the Colt shall be trained by
_____________ and the trainer shall have general day to day authority concerning all matters
relating to the boarding, training, racing, maintenance and upkeep of the Colt, including
discretion to enter the Colt in such races as the trainer deems appropriate; provided, however, the
Colt shall not be entered in a claiming race except with consent of a minimum of a 50% in
interest decision of the Co-Owners. Provided, further, the trainer may be removed at such time
as a vote of the Co-Owners shall determine with the further requirement, however, that such vote
include the name of the trainer to succeed in training the Colt, assuming the Colt is still racing.
5.
PURSES AND AWARDS. All purses and awards earned by the Colt shall be
income to the Co-Owners and, after deduction for expenses applicable to the Co-Ownership, the
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net income shall be distributed by the Administrative Manager to the Co-Owners on a monthly
basis. It is further understood that the Administrative Manager may retain reasonable amounts in
order to meet future expenses of the Co-Ownership.
6.
EXPENSES. The expenses for management, maintenance and upkeep of the
Colt, including, but not limited to, all expenses incurred for board, training, transportation,
racing, veterinary treatment, farriers, grooms, equipment and any and all other expenses arising
from or incident to the maintenance and upkeep of the Colt shall be borne by each of the Co-
Owners in accordance with their percentage ownership interest. Administrative Manager shall
invoice, as needed, the Co-Owners as to their respective share of expenses on such basis as said
Administrative Manager determines to be reasonably necessary in order to plan for and properly
pay all expenses. Each Co-Owner shall pay such invoices within seven (7) days of receipt. In
the event such invoices shall not be paid on a timely basis, for whatever reason, the other Co-
Owners may, after consultation with Administrative Manager, proceed to collect such account,
or may proceed to pay same and reduce such defaulting Co-Owner's ownership interest in the
Colt, in a manner proportionate with the amount of expenses paid as compared to the value of the
Colt as determined at that time by the Administrative Manager.
It is further agreed that no personal expenses of any Co-Owner or the
Administrative Manager, including, but not limited to, expenses incurred by Co-Owner or
Administrative Manager for travel, entertainment, food or lodging, relating to the training or
racing of the Colt will be charged to or reimbursed by the Co-Ownership.
7.
TROPHIES. Ownership of trophies or non-monetary prizes or awards earned by
the Colt will alternate between the Co-Owners on such basis as may be reasonably equitable,
including drawing lots, as shall be determined appropriate by Administrative Manager.
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8.
RACING COLORS. Racing colors shall be adopted for the stable,
__________________, as determined appropriate by the Administrative Manager after
consultation with the Co-Owners.
9.
OWNERSHIP RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS; NO PARTNERSHIP. Each
of the Co-Owners shall own a __% undivided interest in the Colt as set forth in paragraph 1
hereof and each shall be responsible for and shall receive the benefits of all rights, benefits,
responsibilities and obligations of ownership in accordance with the percentage ownership
owned by each Co-Owner. The parties expressly state that they do not intend to create a
partnership whereby any Co-Owner shall be liable for the act of any other Co-Owner. Whenever
a decision or vote of the Co-Owners may be required or desirable, it is agreed that each party
shall have the right to vote in accordance with the percentage ownership of each party (unless
otherwise provided under the terms of this Agreement) and a majority in interest vote (51%)
shall be required in order for any decision/vote to be effective. Administrative Manager shall
have the discretion to determine the manner in which any vote/decision shall be undertaken.
10.
TRANSFER OF INTEREST. No Co-Owner shall assign, mortgage, grant a
security interest in, transfer or sell his/her/its Co-Ownership interest without the prior written
consent of a majority in interest of the Co-Owners who are not selling. Provided, further,
however, the transfer of a Co-Owner's interest may be accomplished in accordance with
paragraph 11 hereof.
11.
SALES/TRANSFER OF CO-OWNERSHIP INTEREST. In the event a Co-
Owner receives an offer to purchase his/her/its co-ownership interest in the Colt, which such Co-
Owners desire to accept, the selling Co-Owner shall give the other Co-Owners at least seven (7)
days advance notice of such intention, including advice to the other Co-Owners of the specific
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terms and conditions offered. For a period of seven (7) days after receipt of such notice, the
exclusive right and option to match the offer of the selling Co-Owner shall be available to each
of the non-selling Co-Owners. If more than one of the non-selling Co-Owners desire to match,
then those desiring to match shall be entitled to do so on a pro rata basis.
[if a Colt, the following language may be used to deal with Breeding Rights:]
12.
LIFETIME BREEDING RIGHTS. The Administrative Manager shall be
entitled to two (2) lifetime breeding rights (LBR) in and to the Colt in the event the Colt may
stand at stud for commercial purposes. Each such LBR shall entitle the owner thereof to breed
one thoroughbred mare to the stallion during each Northern Hemisphere breeding season (and/or
Southern Hemisphere breeding season, if applicable) all under terms and conditions customary
for LBRs in Central Kentucky. Said LBRs shall further be fully transferable except that no
transfer shall be made prior to the colt being retired from racing.
13.
PLACEMENT FOR STALLION DUTY. The Administrative Manager shall
negotiate on behalf of the Co-Owners any agreement for sale or use of the Colt for commercial
stud purposes. Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Agreement, Co-Owners, by
majority vote, shall determine the terms and conditions regarding any agreement for use of the
Colt at stud, either syndication, or other, and including the purchase price and all terms therefor.
Each Co-Owner shall share, proportionately, in the benefits and burdens of any arrangement
approved by a majority vote of the Co-Owners.
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[if a Filly or Mare, the following language may be used to deal with breeding decisions]
12.
BREEDING DECISIONS. At the conclusion of the Mare’s racing career, as
shall be determined by a majority of the Co-Owners, the Co-Owners plan to breed the Mare to a
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stallion each year that a veterinarian determines that the Mare is sound and healthy for breeding.
Co-Owners, by majority vote, shall determine the stallion to which the Mare will be bred, if any.
The Administrative Manager shall negotiate on behalf of the Co-Owners any agreement to breed
the Mare to a stallion.
13.
OWNERSHIP OF FOAL. Any foal out of the Mare shall be owned by the Co-
Owners in accordance with the percentages such Co-Owners own the Mare. Unless otherwise
agreed by a majority of the Co-Owners, such foal shall be sold at a public auction at such time
and at such location as the Administrative Manager deems to be the most likely to bring the
highest price for the foal, based on the condition and confirmation of the foal, the proceeds of
which sale shall be divided among the Co-Owners in accordance with the Co-Owners’
proportionate percentage ownership.
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14.
NOTICES. All notices and demands required or permitted under this Agreement
shall be in writing and may be sent by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, to the Co-
Owners at their addresses set forth above, or as may be shown from time to time on the records
of the Co-Ownership and shall be deemed given when mailed. Any Co-Owner may specify a
different address by notifying the Administrative Manager in writing of such different address
with copies to the other Co-Owners as set forth in this Agreement.
15.
JOCKEY CLUB CERTIFICATE. The Jockey Club Certificate shall be
endorsed in favor of the stable name for the Co-Ownership, ______________.
16.
TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. Time is of the essence in the performance of
each and all of the conditions set forth in this Agreement.
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17.
MERGER. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties and any
prior or concurrent written or oral understandings are deemed merged into this Agreement.
18.
FACSIMILE. The parties hereto agree that a facsimile of a counterpart of this
signed Agreement constitutes an original counterpart and shall be a valid and binding document
for all legal and other purposes.
19.
COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts
by the parties hereto. All of such counterparts shall be construed as if all signatures were
appended to one document.
20.
BINDING EFFECT. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto,
their heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns.
21.
GOVERNING LAW. The terms of this Agreement and disputes developing
thereunder shall be enforced and construed in accordance with the laws of the commonwealth of
Kentucky.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands as of the day and year
first above written.
CO-OWNER 1
BY: _____________________________________
CO-OWNER 2
BY: _____________________________________
CO-OWNER 3
BY: _____________________________________
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ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER:
_________________________________________
DISCLAIMER
This form is provided by way of example only, and is not intended to replace or supplant
advice from an attorney, and does not create any relationship between TOBA, its counsel,
and any individual or entity using the form. This form is provided without any warranty,
express or implied, as to its legal effect or completeness. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOBA OR
ITS AGENTS OR OFFICERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER
(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS,
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF INFORMATION) ARISING OUT OF THE USE
OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE MATERIALS. All individuals or entities entering a
Co-Ownership agreement proceed at their own risk, and should consult an attorney.
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