Section 18 of Indian Partnership Act
Partner to be agent of the firm.— Subject to the provisions of this Act, a partner is the agent of the firm for the purposes of the business of the firm.
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Partner to be agent of the firm.— Subject to the provisions of this Act, a partner is the agent of the firm for the purposes of the business of the firm.
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Effect of admissions by a partner.— An admission or representation made by a partner concerning the affairs of the firm is evidence against the firm, if it is made in the ordinary course of business.
Effect of notice to acting partner.— Notice to a partner who habitually acts in the business of the firm of any matter relating to the affairs of the firm operates as notice to the firm,…
Liability of a partner for acts of the firm.— Every partner is liable, jointly with all the other partners and also severally, for all acts of the firm done while he is a partner.
Liability of the firm for wrongful acts of a partner.— Where, by the wrongful act or omission of a partner acting in the ordinary course of the business of a firm, or with the authority…