Old McDonald enters into a contract to have his wheat harvested. The contract provides that "JonDeer Inc. will harvest Old McDonald's 200 acres for $2000." When the wheat is ready to harvest JonDeer's combine breaks down and JonDeer decides to transfer its responsibility under the contract to Swatter Co. The agreement between JonDeer and Swatter provides that "JonDeer will pay Swatter Co. $1600 to harvest Old Mcdonald's 200 acres wheat." Swatter Co. does not perform and Old McDonald's crop rots in the field.

1. Identify the contractual rights and duties of Old McDonald and JonDeer.
2. Was the agreement between JonDeer and Swatter an assignment, delegation or both? Label the parties with the proper terminology.
3. Can Old McDonald refuse to accept performance from Swatter?
4. Swatter has no assets so Old McDonald sues JonDeer for the loss of his crop. JonDeer argues that it should not be liable because it was Swatter's responsibility to harvest the wheat. How will this be resolved?

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