Philippine Civil Code Art. 1815: Obligations of the Partners

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Statute: Philippine Civil Code
Article: Art. 1815
Topic: Obligations of the Partners
Status: In force
Book: BOOK IV Obligations and Contracts
Title: TITLE IX PARTNERSHIP
Chapter: CHAPTER 2 Obligations of the Partners
Year: 1949

The provision

Every partnership shall operate under a firm name, which may or may not include the name of one or more of the partners. Those who, not being members of the partnership, include their names in the firm name, shall be subject to the liability of a partner. (n)

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Every partnership must operate under a firm name, which may or may not contain the names of actual partners. If someone who is not a partner allows their name to appear in the firm name, that person becomes exposed to liability toward outsiders as if they were a real partner.

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Civil Code, Art. 1815 is found in CHAPTER 2 Obligations of the Partners of TITLE IX PARTNERSHIP of BOOK IV Obligations and Contracts of the Civil Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 386).

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