Mutual Agency Implies That Each Partner in a Partnership Is

Multiple Choice

Mutual agency implies that each partner in a partnership is a fully authorized agent of the partnership. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the authority of a partner to bind the partnership in dealings with third parties?

A) The partner's authority must be derived from the partnership agreement.
B) The partner's authority may be effectively limited by a formal resolution of the other partners, even if third parties are not aware of that limitation.
C) Only a partner with a majority interest in a partnership has the authority to represent the partnership to third parties.
D) A partner has authority to deal with third parties on the behalf of the other partners only if he has written permission to do so.
E) A partner may be able to legally bind the partnership to actions even if the other partners are unaware of his actions.