1.8 - Liability of Partners - Torts

Question 1

As well as each partner acting as an agent and having liability through holding out, partners may also be liable for

Answer 1

Torts

Question 2

When will only the partner committing the act be responsible?

Answer 2

If the wrongful action is outside of the ordinary course of business and they have not been authorised by the other partners to do it

Question 3

Which case refers to the liability of partners?

Answer 3

Dubai Aluminium co Ltd vs Salaam (2003)

Question 4

What was the outcome of Dubai Aluminium co Ltd vs Salaam (2003)

Answer 4

All partners were vicariously liable as the tort committed was part of the wrongful partner’s ordinary course of business