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One partner cannot bind copartner by deed

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From 38 U.S. 423 - Barrington Anthony Marshal of the United States v. Cyrus Butler · 1839Most cited · 10 citing opinions

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.