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Under Section 22, to bind the firm, an act or instrument by a partner must be done or executed:
AIn the partner's own name only
BBefore a notary
CIn the firm name, or in a manner expressing or implying an intention to bind the firm
DWith all partners' signatures
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. In the firm name, or in a manner expressing or implying an intention to bind the firm
Section 22 requires the act to be done in the firm's name or in a manner showing an intention to bind the firm.
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