Able,Baker,and Charlie carry on business in partnership as "tree surgeons." Smith contacted Able,and arranged to have a large tree removed from his front yard on a Saturday morning.Able arrived,and cut the tree in such a way that it fell on Smith's house,causing considerable damage.
-Only Able is liable,because he cut the tree on a Saturday morning.

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All partners in the partnership are jointly and severally liable for the actions of any other partner taken in the course of partnership business. Therefore, all three partners (Able, Baker, and Charlie) may be held liable for the damage caused by Able's actions. The fact that the tree was cut on a Saturday morning is irrelevant to the liability of the partners.

Able,Baker,and Charlie Carry on Business in Partnership as "Tree Surgeons