Practice question
Leo knowingly permits a supplier to be told that he is a partner. The supplier relies on that representation and extends credit to the apparent firm. Leo was not actually a partner. Which is best?
- Nonmembership alone does not defeat Article 1825 liability on these facts
- Actual nonmembership always defeats liability
- Only a formal partnership deed could create liability
- Reliance is irrelevant
- The supplier must prove Leo received the loan personally
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html — Civil Code, Articles 1769(1) and 1825
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