Jana and Kwan are partners in Lawyers LLP, a limited liability partnership. Jana supervises the firm's associate Milo, who negligently fails to appear in court on behalf of Norm, a client. Liability to Norm rests only with
A)Jana and Milo.
B)Jana.
C)Milo.
D)Jana and Kwan.

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In a limited liability partnership (LLP), partners are not personally liable for the negligent acts of other partners or employees not under their direct supervision. However, a partner who directly supervises an employee who commits a negligent act can be held personally liable alongside the employee. Therefore, Jana (who supervised Milo) and Milo (who committed the negligent act) can be held liable for the failure to appear in court on behalf of Norm.

Jana and Kwan Are Partners in Lawyers LLP, a Limited