Messitt and McNulty Spend $50,000 Each to Form a Law

question 94

Multiple Choice

Messitt and McNulty spend $50,000 each to form a law partnership.On the first day someone trips over a potted plant that had been place in the lobby by McNulty.The person sues Messitt and McNulty and is awarded $400,000.Which statement explains what liability Messitt and McNulty would face?  

• A) Each partner will have to pay $200,000. 
• B) If McNulty cannot pay any of the award, then Messitt is liable for $400,000. 
• C) The partners are not liable for the award; the firm is. 
• D) Only McNulty is personally responsible for the damages because he was the one who put the potted plant in the lobby.

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