Article 9. Liability of Corporations Permitting Others to Use Its Own Trade Name.

(Compare Article 23 of the former Commercial Code)

Corporations which permit other parties to do business or engage in business using its own trade name, shall be jointly and separately liable together with the said other party to parties engaging in transactions with the said other party, but who had the misconception that the said corporation is doing the said business, for obligations arising out of the said transactions.

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