The Propositions are:
(1) Where a partner of a professional business partnership borrows money in the usual and regular course of business stating that the money is to be used for partnership business but misappropriates it, the other partners shall be liable.
(2) Where money has been borrowed by a partner without authority, but has been applied to the legitimate business needs of the firm, the firm is liable.
(3) Where the act is within the scope of the implied authority of a partner, but it has been done by him, to the knowledge of the third party, not for the firm but for his own purposes, the firm is liable.
Which of the following is true in accordance with Indian Partnership Act, 1932 as to the aforesaid propositions?
A. (1) is correct, (2) and (3) are incorrect
B. (1) and (2) are correct, (3) is incorrect
C. (1), (2) and (3), all are correct
D. (2) and (3) are correct, (1) is incorrect
E. None of these
Answer: Option A
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Section 25 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, provides for
A. Liability of the firm for the acts of a partner
B. Liability of a partner for the acts of the firm
C. Liability of the firm for the wrongful acts of a partner
D. Rights of a partner
Where a partner is entitled to interest on the capital subscribed, such interest is payable
A. Out of profits only
B. Out of capital if no profits
C. Out of capital if losses
D. Either (A) or (B) or (C)
Section 44(g) of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, is to be regarded as
A. Independent of section 44(a) to 44(f) of the Act
B. Ejusdem generis with sections 44(a) to 44(f) of the Act
C. Either (A) or (B)
D. Only (A) and not (B)
A. Suit in respect of any transaction which forms an item of the partnership account
B. Suit for money lent by him to a firm of which he is a member
C. Suit for contributions in respect of moneys borrowed by him under an express agreement with them for the purposes of partnership
D. All the above
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