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NeCede's

Maxim 4.5.3

The partner of my partner is not my partner.

Socii mei socius meus socius non est.

Source: Dig. 50, 17, 47, 1; Jackson, *Latin for Lawyers* (1915), Max. 984; Weisman, 85e Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable

Explanation

Partnership is a personal relation — it does not extend by implication to persons with whom one has no direct agreement.

Where this applies

  • Your business partner forms a separate partnership with someone else and claims you are bound by it.
  • A stranger claims to be your partner because they are partners with your partner.

Topics

Partnership

Legal domains

commercialcontract

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 4.5.3 — The partner of my partner is not my partner. — Dig. 50, 17, 47, 1; Jackson, *Latin for Lawyers* (1915), Max. 984; Weisman, 85e (Socii mei socius meus socius non est.)

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