One partner cannot bind copartner by deed
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 38 U.S. 423 - Barrington Anthony Marshal of the United States v. Cyrus Butler · 1839Most cited · 10 citing opinions
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It is a well settled rule, though a very technical one, that one partner cannot bind his copartner by deed. And it is equally well settled, that one partner may dispose of the personal property of the firm.
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