Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in India

We two friends jointly applied for loan with a finance and received the amount through cheque in my name with written consent of another.We are co borrowers.After receiving the same I gave half the amount to my friend by a account payee cheque.The finance has taken action against both us.The another partner is denying or cooperating to settle the due by saying that I am responsible for this loan since the finance has given the cheque in my name. I this case I request your legal advice.


Asked on 6/01/11, 11:29 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Arent Lievens Advocates Lievens & Lievens

The loan agreement was signed by both the co borrowers ?

If so you are both responsible for the full amount.

Your partner can not hide from his responsibility.

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Answered on 6/02/11, 4:00 am
Professor SOMNATH MUKHERJEE MUKHERJEE ASSOCIATES(Cell +91 9874753359/ 9477781578)

IT IS DEPEND UPON THE LOAN AGREEMENT. IF BOTH OF YOU SIGNED THE SAME THEN BOTH OF YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE.FOR DETAILS CONTACT 09874753359

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Answered on 6/02/11, 8:05 am


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