George Lawler and John Claydon were lawyers who maintained separate law practices in the same office space.

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George Lawler and John Claydon were lawyers who maintained separate law practices in the same office space. They shared the expenses of that space, but never shared clients, did not commingle their funds, and did not share profits or losses from their practices. A sign identified the office as "Claydon and Lawler," and the same joint listing of names appeared on stationery they both used and in their telephone listing. Claydon introduced Lawler to his clients as his partner. In phone conversations, Lawler identified himself as Claydon's partner. Is there a risk that Lawler will be liable on contracts and torts made by Claydon?

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Business Law The Ethical Global and E-Commerce Environment

ISBN: 978-0071317658

15th edition

Authors: Jane Mallor, James Barnes, Thomas Bowers, Arlen Langvardt

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