In a partnership the condition of one who forbids is the more favorable.

Explanation

(English-origin maxim.) In a partnership dispute over the use of common property, the partner who objects prevails over the partner who proposes — the veto power in co-ownership is stronger than the power to act.

Where this applies

• Two business partners disagree about whether to lease out their jointly owned warehouse; the partner who objects prevails because in a partnership, the one who forbids has the stronger position.
• Co-owners of a patent dispute whether to license it to a foreign company; the partner who refuses blocks the deal because the veto power in co-ownership is stronger than the power to act.
• Two partners jointly own a restaurant; one wants to switch suppliers and the other opposes it; the opposing partner's position is favored because the one who forbids holds the advantage.