Multiple choice

Mark the incorrect statement.

  1. A third party is not barred from bringing an action against an unregistered firm.

  2. A suit by an unregistered firm for the recovery of the price of goods obtained by fraud is maintainable under section 69.

  3. An action for the tort of passing off by an unregistered firm against a third party is not permissible.

  4. The right to file a suit for eviction of a tenant under the Transfer of Property Act is a statutory right and an unregistered firm can file an eviction suit.

  5. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

If the action against a third party is not based on contract but on tort, fraud or any other wrongful act, the same is not hit by section 69 of the Partnership Act and the action for the same is maintainable.

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