Multiple choice

The expression ‘person suing’ in section 69(2) means

  1. all the partners of the firm who were its partners at the time of the accrual of cause of action

  2. all the partners of the firm who are its partners at the time of institution of the suit

  3. all the partners filing the suit

  4. all the partners of the firm when partnership came into existence

  5. None of the above
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Explanation

The expression ‘person suing’ in section 69(2) of the Partnership Act means ‘all the partners of the firm who are its partners at the time of the institute of the suit'. It may be possible that a new partner may be admitted in the firm after accruing of cause of action. Section 69(2) also includes that newly admitted partner in the definition of ‘person suing’.

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