General and Limited Liability Partnership
Dora I. Gonzalez
Devry University
?In the process, she injured her left ankle and foot. She sued Samuelson for damages. Is Samuelson liable? Connolly v. Samuelson, 671 F. Supp. 1312, Web 1987 U.S. Dist. Lexis 8308 (United States District Court for the District of Kansas)?
Mercedes Connolly and husband purchased a tour package from Judy Samuelson, who acted as a broker. While on the African Tour, Mercedes fell while crossing a 6? deep stream, she injured her foot and left ankle. Is there a common carrier liability? Was she alighting from their conveyance?
Common Law states that an employer (Samuelson) is not liable for the negligent action of an independent contractor…show more content… In addition, if Connolly attempts to prove negligence through Res Ipsa Loquitur, Samuelson can rebuttal the doctrine by establishing that Connolly?s own negligence contributed to the injury, and Samuelson did not owe Connolly a duty of care under the law nor did it fall within the scope of duty owed. ?Ray Johnson sued Rogers and NAC for the wrongful death of his child, David, and physical injury to Ray. Is NAC liable? Johnson v. Rogers, 763 P.2d 771,90 Utah Rep. 3, Web 1988 Utah Lexis 88 (Supreme Court of…show more content… ?The suppliers sued the partnership to recover the money owed them. The partnership assets were not sufficient to pay all their claims. Who is liable for the suppliers? National Lumber Company v. Advanced Development Corporation, 293 Ark. 1, 732 S. W. 2d 840, Web 1987 Ark. Lexis 2225 (Supreme Court of Arkansas) Liability of General Partners?
McGowan who was one of the partners failed to pay the suppliers. Partnerships assets were not enough to pay for all the claims, therefore who is liable to pay the suppliers?
The Revised Uniform Partnership Act are statues that establish the basic legal rules which apply to partnerships and will control many aspects of the partnership?s life by outlining governing laws.
One of the advantages for a Limited Partnership is that they are not personally liable for the business debts.
However, because McGowan took an active role in the business and led the creditors to believe that he was a general partner, ?he can be held fully and personally liable for the creditor?s
