Question: QUESTION 19 A makes a contract with B , whereby A promises to pay B $10.00 if B promises to cut As grass. After making

QUESTION 19

  1. A makes a contract with B, whereby A promises to pay B $10.00 if B promises to cut As grass. After making the contract, A decides he really doesnt need his grass cut, so he arranges to transfer Bs obligation to cut grass toC. Which of the following is true:

    a.

    The transfer from A to C is a delegation of Bs duty to cut grass

    b.

    The transfer from A to C is ineffective unless B receives notice of the transfer.

    c.

    The transfer from A to C is an assignment.

    d.

    All of the above.

  2. A makes a contract with B, whereby A promises to pay B $10.00 if B promises to cut As grass. After making the contract, A decides he really doesnt need his grass cut, so he arranges to transfer Bs obligation to cut grass toC. Which of the following is true:

    a.

    C as obligee stands in the shoes of A.

    b.

    C as assignee stands in the shoes of A.

    c.

    B as delegatee can only assert defenses against A in the event of breach.

    d.

    All of the above.

  3. A makes a contract with B, whereby A promises to pay B $10.00 if B promises to cut As grass. After making the contract, A decides he really doesnt need his grass cut, so he arranges to transfer Bs obligation to cut grass toC. Which of the following is true:

    a.

    If B cuts As grass before he receives notice of As transfer to C, B will still have to cut Cs grass.

    b.

    If B cuts As grass before he receives notice of As transfer to C, B will still have to cut Cs grass unless the notice to B was in writing and dispatched before Bs performance.

    c.

    If B had not received notice of the assignment to C prior to cutting As grass, Bs obligation has been discharged.

    d.

    None of the above

  4. A makes a contract with B, whereby A promises to cut Bs grass for $10.00. After making the contract, A calls Cand talks C into cutting Bs grass for $8.00. Which of the following is true:

    a.

    If C learns that A received $10.00 from B, C can demand an additional $2.00 or refuse to perform.

    b.

    If C fails to perform, B can sue A for breach of contract.

    c.

    If C fails to perform, A owes no duty to B because C received sufficient consideration.

    d.

    None of the above.

  5. a.

    The transfer from A to C is an assignment, permitting C to stand in the shoes of A in prosecuting any claims against B.

    b.

    The transfer from A to C is a delegation, which effectively insulates A from liability.

    c.

    A remains liable if C fails to perform or performs poorly.

    d.

    All of the above.

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