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.
-If the partnership is held liable for Smith's loss,Baker and Charlie would be entitled to recover the loss from Able,because Able was careless in doing the work.

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In a partnership, all partners are jointly liable for the actions of any partner acting within the scope of the partnership's business. Able's negligence in performing partnership work makes the entire partnership liable, and Baker and Charlie cannot recover the loss from Able individually.

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