Asked by Charlie Nienaber on Jun 09, 2024
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Carl, a contractor, and Lyle, a landowner, have a contract whereby Carl is to perform routine construction services according to the blueprints that Lyle has provided. Carl assigns the contract to David, a developer. As a result of this assignment:
A) Lyle can bring suit based upon detrimental reliance.
B) Carl has no more rights or responsibilities with regard to the contract.
C) Carl no longer has any rights under the contract, but he remains responsible for the duties he agreed to perform.
D) Carl has all of his rights under the contract, but he has no responsibility for the performance of the duties.
Detrimental Reliance
The situation where an individual suffers a loss as a result of relying on a promise or statement made by another, which was later retracted or proved false.
Assignment
The transfer of rights, duties, or benefits from one party to another in a contract or agreement.
Contractor
An individual or company hired to perform work or provide services for another entity under terms specified in a contract.
- Clarify the ramifications of assignment and delegation on the legal responsibilities and rights of the involved entities.
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Learning Objectives
- Clarify the ramifications of assignment and delegation on the legal responsibilities and rights of the involved entities.
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