David and Eddy together run a partnership in relation to the construction business. Frankie is an employee of the partnership and has no authority to enter into contracts for the partnership. Three months ago, Frankie represented himself to Geoffrey as a partner of the partnership. In reliance upon the representation from Frankie, Geoffrey entered into a contract with Frankie.It was a term of the contract that the partnership was to carry out construction work for Geoffrey and that the construction work had to be completed within two months.David, Eddy and Frankie carried out the construction work together. However, they breached the contract by being unable to complete the construction work on time. Geoffrey has suffered damages as a result.Required:Advise David, Eddy and Frankie as to their respective liabilities towards the damage suffered by Geoffrey. (10 marks)
