Question
Explain the 'Mutual agency' feature of partnership.

Answer

There must exist a mutual agency relationship among the partners. 'Mutual agency' relationship means that each partner is both an agent and principal.
He is an agent of other partners as he represents them and thereby binds them through his acts. He is a principal as he too can be bound by the acts of other partners.
Mutual agency relationship in case of a firm of X, Y and Z.
 
When X does an act
When Y does an act
X and Z
Who is an agent?
X
Y
Z
Who are principals?
Y and Z
X and Z
X and Y

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