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After Retiring from Jones Corp

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After retiring from Jones Corp., a partnership founded by Megan Jones and other partners, Megan grew tired of staying at home and started visiting the firm's place of business. The other partners would introduce her to prospective customers as "My partner, Ms. Jones," or "Our partner, Ms. Jones." Megan did not bother to correct anybody about this. She was introduced in this manner to Tiffany, a new customer. Relying on the idea that Megan was a partner, Tiffany entered into a contract with Jones Corp. Which of the following statements is true of Megan if Jones Corp. does not fulfill its obligations?


A) Megan will not be liable as she did not make any claims to partnership.
B) Megan will be liable because she failed to correct the statement when she was being introduced as a partner.
C) The partner who introduced Megan will be liable, but Megan will not be liable.
D) Megan will not be liable as she has withdrawn from the partnership agreement by retiring and she is no more an actual partner.

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