David, a partner in the Speedy Delivery partnership, negligently drove his delivery truck onto the curb during a rush-hour package delivery. Marlene was injured. Against whom can Marlene collect?
A) Only David.
B) Only the other partners.
C) Speedy Delivery Partnership.
D) Any partner.
E) Both Speedy Delivery Partnership and any partner.

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Marlene can collect from both the Speedy Delivery Partnership and any partner because in a partnership, each partner is jointly and severally liable for acts of negligence committed by any partner in the course of partnership business. Therefore, Marlene can hold both the partnership and any individual partner responsible for her injuries.

David, a Partner in the Speedy Delivery Partnership, Negligently Drove