Asked by Briana Arredondo on May 09, 2024

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Amelia contracts to have her portrait painted by Hamilton for $10,000.Hamilton assigns the contract to Drew,another artist.Has there been a valid delegation of duties here? Why or why not?

Delegation of Duties

The act of assigning responsibility and authority for specific tasks or functions from one person or group to another while retaining ultimate responsibility.

Portrait Painted

The art or act of creating a likeness of a person, particularly their face, onto a surface using paint.

Valid Delegation

The act of legally transferring one's authority or responsibility to another party who is capable and authorized to carry out the necessary tasks.

  • Understand the fundamentals of contract delegation and the circumstances where delegation is prohibited.
  • Evaluate the consequences of violating contracts on third-party beneficiaries and identify the legal reliefs at their disposal.
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Maggie StrassburgerMay 10, 2024
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There is no delegation of duties here.In this case,the other party (Amelia)has a substantial interest in having Hamilton paint her portrait.The key factor used in determining whether the obligee has such a substantial interest is the degree to which performance is dependent on the individual traits,skill,or judgment of the person who owes the duty to perform.Therefore,under the Restatement (Second)of Contracts,the duty was not delegable.