This document defines and describes different types of partners in a business partnership: - An active partner contributes capital, participates in management, and shares profits/losses with unlimited liability. - A sleeping partner contributes capital and shares profits/losses but does not participate in daily management. - A secret partner is associated with the firm without public knowledge but otherwise has the same rights and responsibilities as other partners. - A nominal partner allows their name to be used by the firm but does not contribute capital, manage, or share profits/losses but still has liability to third parties. - A partner by estoppel or holding out gives the impression of or allows themselves to be represented as a partner and thus