Amanda and Florence decided to form a partnership for selling gourmet picnic baskets. To raise sufficient capital, they convinced their mothers to invest $5000 each as limited partners. Amanda's mother was an experienced restaurateur and watched the business with great interest. On several occasions, she advised them on the business and contacted old business associates to buy surplus stock. She even filled in taking orders in the office when needed. A customer who was made ill by contaminated food from a tin can supplied in one basket sued.

b) Applying the relevant legal principles, identify and explain in details the nature of the partnership as well as the liability, if any, of the mother(s)