Stella,Bob,and Chris are the partners of Sole Services,a general partnership that operates a shoe store.One day Stella's ex-husband Dan comes into the store to buy shoes.Stella is still angry over the divorce.While Dan's back is turned to Stella,she stabs him with a knife,inflicting serious injuries.Dan wants to sue Stella,the partnership,and each partner.Who could be required to pay for Dan's injuries?
A)Stella only
B)Stella and the partnership only
C)Stella and each partner
D)Stella,the partnership,and each partner

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While a partnership and its partners are usually liable for a partner's negligence,they usually have no liability for a partner's intentional torts.The reason for this rule is that intentional torts are not usually within the ordinary scope of business or within the ordinary authority of a partner.

Stella,Bob,and Chris Are the Partners of Sole Services,a General Partnership