Case 4 Jason, who has graduated from automotive program, and Gerry who is a businessman and entrepreneur entered into a partnership business of auto repair shop. In their partnership agreement, Gerry will provide on the financing and administration while Jason will act as active partner and in-charge of running the operations of the business. The agreement also stipulates that the firm should not engage in the buying and selling of vehicles. Due to financial needs, Jason sold a vehicle who belongs to a customer who had left it with the firm for repair and without the knowledge of the owner. Later, the car was recovered by the owner from Jack, who is the innocent buyer. Jack sued Jason for breach of implied condition under the contract of sale that the seller has clean title of the goods.  Is Gerry liable of Jason’s misdeeds? Please state your reasons.

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Case 4 Jason, who has graduated from automotive program, and Gerry who is a businessman and entrepreneur entered into a partnership business of auto repair shop. In their partnership agreement, Gerry will provide on the financing and administration while Jason will act as active partner and in-charge of running the operations of the business. The agreement also stipulates that the firm should not engage in the buying and selling of vehicles. Due to financial needs, Jason sold a vehicle who belongs to a customer who had left it with the firm for repair and without the knowledge of the owner. Later, the car was recovered by the owner from Jack, who is the innocent buyer. Jack sued Jason for breach of implied condition under the contract of sale that the seller has clean title of the goods.

 Is Gerry liable of Jason’s misdeeds? Please state your reasons.

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