The question (15 marks)
Explain the implied authority of a partner under the Indian Partnership Act 1932. What acts fall outside it, and how far can the partners restrict it as against third parties? (15 marks)
MU Module I, implied authority of a partner and relations to third parties; chapter on relations to third parties, holding out and outgoing partners, and case briefs 06 and 07.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 1 · The Indian Partnership Act, 1932 of Contract – II.
Authorities you will need
- Hamlyn v. Houston & Co. (1903) 1 K.B. 81
- Cox v. Hickman (1860) 8 H.L.C. 268, for the agency foundation
- Tower Cabinet Co., Ltd v. Ingram (1949) 1 KBD 1032, on the position of a person no longer a partner
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