David, a partner in the Speedy Delivery partnership, negligently drove his delivery truck onto the curb during a rush-hour package delivery. Marlene was injured. Against whom can Marlene collect?
A) Only David.
B) Only the other partners.
C) Speedy Delivery Partnership.
D) Both Speedy Delivery Partnership and any partner .

Question

David, a partner in the Speedy Delivery partnership, negligently drove his delivery truck onto the curb during a rush-hour package delivery. Marlene was injured. Against whom can Marlene collect?
A) Only David.
B) Only the other partners.
C) Speedy Delivery Partnership.
D) Both  Speedy Delivery Partnership and any partner .

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Marlene can collect from both the Speedy Delivery Partnership and any partner because in a partnership, the entity itself and the individual partners are liable for the actions of any partner acting within the scope of the partnership's business. Since David was performing a delivery, a business activity, both he and the partnership are liable.

David, a Partner in the Speedy Delivery Partnership, Negligently Drove