partner as general agent
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 63 U.S. 256 - Kimbro v. Bullitt · 1859Most cited · 31 citing opinions
one partner, by virtue of the relation he bears to the firm, is constituted a general agent for another, as to all matters within the scope of the partnership dealings, and has conferred upon him, by virtue of that relation, all authorities necessary for carrying on the partnership, and all such as are usually exercised in the business in which they are engaged
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