Greg, Mike, and Charlie carry on business in partnership as "tree surgeons." Serena contacted Greg and arranged to have a large tree removed from her front yard on a Saturday morning. Greg arrived, and cut the tree in such a way that it fell on Serena's house, causing considerable damage. Serena may bring an action against Greg, Mike, and Charlie for the negligence of Greg.

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In a partnership, each partner is jointly and severally liable for the actions of the other partners that are carried out in the course of the partnership's business. Therefore, Serena can bring an action against all three partners (Greg, Mike, and Charlie) for the negligence of Greg.

Greg, Mike, and Charlie Carry on Business in Partnership as "Tree