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Grant, Lang, and Harrison formed a partnership several years ago. A client sued

ID: 2343745 • Letter: G

Question

Grant, Lang, and Harrison formed a partnership several years ago. A client sued the partnership, Grant, and Lang, but not Harrison, for a breach of contract. The partnership does not have sufficient funds to pay for this breach of contract. Which of the following is correct?
A: The client may not recover beyond what the partnership can pay because Harrison was left off the lawsuit.
B: The client may recover from the partnership but not the partners because the partnership is a legal entity.
C: In addition to the partnership, the client may recover from both Grant and Lang because they have joint liability.
D: In addition to the partnership, the client may recover from Grant and Lang because they have joint and several liability.

Explanation / Answer

In addition to the partnership, the client may recover from Grant and Lang because they have joint and several liability