A.R’ has an option to sue the firm consisting of ‘B’ & ‘C’ or the retired partner ‘A’

B.R’ has a right to sue ‘A’ to the extent of Rs. 5000 being the portion attributable to ‘A’

C.R’ has no right to sue ‘A’ as after the retirement of ‘A’ a new agreement came into being between ‘R’ & the firm and ‘A’ stood discharged of his liability towards ‘R’

D.’R’ can sue the firm consisting of ‘B’ & ‘C’ alongwith ‘A’ as liability of all the partners is joint & several