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Partnership Act, 1932

Section 13

Liability of partners for unauthorized associations

Quick Answer Reference: Section 13 Partnership Act, 1932

  • Provision: Section 13 of Partnership Act, 1932
  • Act: Partnership Act, 1932
  • Classification: commercial
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 13 of Partnership Act, 1932 say?

Where any partner has, in the name of the firm or otherwise, entered into any partnership or arrangement with any person, or has in the name of the firm or otherwise, incurred any liability, without the authority of the other partners, the partner so acting, and the other partners, if any, shall be jointly and severally liable for the due performance of such partnership or arrangement, or for such liability.

Indian StandardSection 13, Partnership Act, 1932
Bluebook (21st ed.)Partnership Act, 1932, § 13 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 13 of the Partnership Act, 1932
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What is Section 13 of Partnership Act, 1932?

Section 13 of the Partnership Act, 1932 (Partnership Act, 1932) defines and regulates "Liability of partners for unauthorized associations". The section states: Where any partner has, in the name of the firm or otherwise, entered into any partnership or arrangement with any person, or has in the name of the firm or otherwise, incurred any ...

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 13 Partnership Act, 1932

2013 2 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

2017 10 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

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