[Solved] When goodwill of the firm is sold upon dissolution, and a partner carries on a competing business, which of the following is permissible?

Q.	When goodwill of the firm is sold upon dissolution, and a partner carries on a competing business, which of the following is permissible?
A.	Use of firm's name
B.	Holding out as carrying on the business of the firm.
C.	Soliciting the custom of the firm's customers/suppliers etc.
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

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