A person, who, by words spoken or written or conduct represents himself or knowingly permits himself to be represented as a partner in the firm is called _______________.
A
Sleeping partner
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B
Working partner
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C
Sub-partner
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D
Partner by estoppel
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Solution
The correct option is D Partner by estoppel
According to the Partnership Act, a partner by estoppel refers to the partner who verbally or in written or through some conduct represents himself or knowingly permits himself to be represented as a partner in a firm and taking advantage of the goodwill of the firm. These kind of partners are liable to all the third parties arose due to them.