Riley v. Larocque

A general partner in a firm of lawyers betrayed his trust. He purported to bind his firm in a series of transactions not within the scope of an ordinary law partnership. These transactions, involving substantial sums of money, were numerous and varied and extended over a period of several years. They were had with different individuals at different times and under different circumstances. Several suits have already resulted. Liability may well vary according to the facts involved in each particular transaction. It is essential, therefore, that the facts in the instant case be considered in…