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Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes 178.0402

  • Following: when used by way of reference to any statute section, means the section next following that in which the reference is made. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Person: includes all partnerships, associations and bodies politic or corporate. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
   (1)    Upon formation of a partnership, a person becomes a partner under s. 178.0202 (1).
   (2)   After formation of a partnership, a person becomes a partner in any of the following ways:
      (a)    As provided in a partnership agreement.
      (b)    As a result of a transaction effective under subch. XI.
      (c)    With the affirmative vote or consent of all the partners.
   (3)   A person may become a partner without doing any of the following:
      (a)    Acquiring a transferable interest.
      (b)    Making or being obligated to make a contribution to the partnership.