Read Case #$5$

Ella Marsh and Noah Nightly, college friends and passionate coffee enthusiasts, decided to turn their love for coffee into a business by opening a coffee shop, "Bean There Brewed That," in a trendy neighborhood known for its bustling food and drink scene. To get the business off the ground, they formed a partnership, each contributing $$35,000$ and agreeing to share profits, losses, and management responsibilities equally.$$

"Bean There Brewed That" quickly became a local favorite, drawing in crowds for its unique blends and cozy ambiance. As the coffee shop grew successful, Ella and Noah considered expanding by opening a second location. However, their visions for expansion did not align. Ella wanted to take a loan to finance the new location, whereas Noah preferred a slower, self$-$financed growth model.

While Ella and Noah were still deciding on their path, Ella made an independent decision to enter a preliminary lease agreement for a new location, believing that swift action was needed to secure a favorable lease term. She signed the lease agreement using the partnership$$s name, without Noah$$s knowledge or approval. When Noah learned about this, he disagreed vehemently with Ella$$s decision, concerned about the financial risks involved, and filed suit.

Did Ella have the power to enter into a contract on behalf of the business? Is Noah liable for the commitment to the lease agreement entered into by Ella, on behalf of the business, without his consent? Explain. $[$Nightly v$.$ Marsh$]($Use these questions to help you think about the case. You are not required to answer them on the homework

$2.$ Analyze the case using the IRAC $($Issue$,$ Rule, Application, Conclusion$)$ Method