Stella,Bob,and Chris are partners in Sole Services,a general partnership that operates a shoe store.One day Stella's ex-husband Dan comes into the store to buy shoes.Stella is still angry over the divorce.While Dan's back is turned to Stella,she stabs him with a knife,inflicting serious injuries.Dan wants to sue Stella,the partnership,and each partner.Who could be required to pay for Dan's injuries?

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While a partnership and its partners are usually liable for a partner's negligence,they usually have no liability for a partner's intentional torts.The reason for this rule is that intentional torts are not usually within the ordinary scope of business or within the ordinary authority of a partner.

Stella,Bob,and Chris Are Partners in Sole Services,a General Partnership That