Watkins v. Moore
Supreme Court of Arkansas
1Opinion of the Court
Hart, C. J.,
(after stating* the facts). It is well settled in this ¡State that, when a person holds himself out, by word or deed, to another as a partner, and thereby induces him to extend credit to the partnership on the faith of such representation, he cannot shield himself from liability under the partnership. When a person holds himself out as a member of a partnership, any one dealing with the firm on the faith of such representation is entitled to act on the presumption that the relation continues until notice of some kind is given of its discontinuance. Brugman v. McGuire, 32 Ark. 733;…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Herman Kahn Co. v. BowdenSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1906
- Gershner v. Scott-Mayer Commission Co.Supreme Court of Arkansas · 1910
- Stephens v. NeelySupreme Court of Arkansas · 1923
- Brugman v. McGuireSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1878
- Mortimore v. AtkinsSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1911
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- Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. v. WebbSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1944
- Van Bibber v. StrongSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1942
- Herring v. Mishawaka Rubber & Woolen Manufacturing Co.Supreme Court of Arkansas · 1936