Judy believed that Ray and Don were partners in an automotive repair business. Ray and Don were not partners. Ray owned the business as a sole proprietor. Ray, however, allowed Don, his unemployed brother-in-law, to be around the business. When Judy was having her car repaired, Ray told her "my partner here, Don, will give you a ride to work this morning so you can leave your car here. He will
give you a ride back here after work and your car will be done." Judy allowed Don to drive her to work. While riding with Don, Don accidentally ran a stop light and caused an accident. Judy was hurt and claims that both Don and Ray are liable to her. Is she right?
a. Yes. This illustrates a partnership by estoppel.
b. No. Don was not a partner in the business.
c. No. Don was a dissociated partner.
d. No. There was no intent to have a partnership.
a
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