The general partners control the firm and have authority to bind each other in contracts. The limited partners are like shareholders in a corporation, such that their maximum liability is no more than their investment. The partnership agreement defines how dividends are distributed to the limited partners. | The general partners control the firm and have authority to bind each other in contracts. The limited partners are like shareholders in a corporation, such that their maximum liability is no more than their investment. The partnership agreement defines how dividends are distributed to the limited partners. |