Which of the following is a transfer of contractual rights to a third party assignment delegation?

B. Transfer of the RIGHTS is called ASSIGNMENT.
 

1. The ASSIGNOR has original rights and transfers them to ASSIGNEE.

2. Collection Lawsuits and Landlord/Tenant best example. Assignments.

3. Transfer of a DUTY is called DELEGATION.
 

    a. The OBLIGOR owes the duty to perform to the OBLIGEE.

    b. Example: Ms. GREEN signs a Promissory Note in favor of Mr. BLUE in the sum of $ 10,000.00. Mr. BLUE assigns his rights under the contract to Ms. BROWN. GREEN then delegates his duty to PURPLE. Once the assignment & delegation is complete and the dust settles who is...
     

      ASSIGNOR: BLUE

      ASSIGNEE: BROWN

      OBLIGOR: GREEN/PURPLE

      OBLIGEE: BROWN

      DELEGATOR: GREEN

      DELEGATEE: PURPLE

     
4. Assignment creation:
 
    a. Any way that shows INTENT (no writing required)

    b. Consideration NOT required although GRATUITOUS ASSMTS. revocable until OBLIGOR performs.

4. Not ALL contract rights assignable: Prohibitions...
 

    a. Contrary to Public Policy: Future wages (so people don=t impoverish themselves)

    b. Adversely Affects Obligor: Defraud the creditor or personal service contract

    c. NOTE: Contract Clauses CAN prohibit Assignment (e.g. lease)

    --- BUT UCC interprets this clause as only prohibiting a Delegation of Duties!!!!
     

5. ASSIGNEE...
 
    a. Steps into the shoes of ASSIGNOR - so any defenses to the contract that the Obligor could have asserted against the Assignor, may also be asserted against the Assignee.

    b. May receive benefits of Contract and sue to enforce.

    c. NOTICE TO OBLIGOR:

    ---SHOULD but is not obligated to NOTIFY OBLIGOR.
    (if he doesn't, OBLIGOR may pay ASSIGNOR - oops)

6. ASSIGNOR Warrants that Contract is valid and OBLIGOR has no defenses.

(1) A party may perform his duty through a delegate unless otherwise agreed or unless the other party has a substantial interest in having his original promisor perform or control the acts required by the contract. No delegation of performance relieves the party delegating of any duty to perform or any liability for breach.

(2) Unless otherwise agreed all rights of either seller or buyer can be assigned except where the assignment would materially change the duty of the other party, or increase materially the burden or risk imposed on him by his contract, or impair materially his chance of obtaining return performance. A right to damages for breach of the whole contract or a right arising out of the assignor's due performance of his entire obligation can be assigned despite agreementotherwise.

(3)Unless the circumstances indicate the contrary a prohibition of assignment of "the contract" is to be construed as barring only the delegation to the assignee of the assignor's performance.

(4) An assignment of "the contract" or of "all my rights under the contract" or an assignment in similar general terms is an assignment of rights and unless the language or the circumstances (as in an assignment for security) indicate the contrary, it is a delegation of performance of the duties of the assignor and its acceptance by the assignee constitutes a promise by him to perform those duties. This promise is enforceable by either the assignor or the other party to the original contract.

(5) The other party may treat any assignment which delegates performance as creating reasonable grounds for insecurity and may without prejudice to his rights against the assignor demand assurances from the assignee (Section 2-609).

Delegation vs Assignment: Everything You Need to Know

The clause in an agreement that indicates a party's ability to designate their duties or rights is known as an assignment and delegation provision.3 min read

1. Delegation and Assignment Overview
2. Assignment
3. When Is Assignment Permissible?
4. Delegation

Delegation vs. assignment: What's the difference? Delegation occurs when a party to a contract transfers the authority and responsibility for fulfilling a particular contractual duty to another party. Delegation is not concerned with the transfer of contractual rights. An assignment occurs when the original party to a contract transfers the rights and duties of the contract to another party.

Delegation and Assignment Overview

The clause in an agreement that indicates a party's ability to designate their duties or rights is known as an assignment and delegation provision. This provision is most commonly seen in the general or miscellaneous sections of a contract. However, it should not be considered standard contract language that never changes.

A clause of transferability for an assignment should be carefully considered and precisely drafted. Please note that a party assigns their rights and delegates their duties.

Unless the contract states it, consent is not needed for assignment or delegation. Make sure to review the language in the contract to figure out if the other party's approval is needed before proceeding with assignment rights or delegation duties. The rules governing assignment and delegation will vary from state to state. Attorneys with experience in business contracts or contract law may be able to assist in determining whether an assignment or delegation is allowed in your current contract.

The process of transferring accountability and responsibility is referred to as an assignment. There is no need to get a third party to approve a contact in an assignment. The rights within a contract are related to an assignment. All contracts contain rights, which are held by one of the involved parties.

A contract assignment occurs when a party assigns their contractual rights to a third party. The benefit the issuing party would have received from the contract is now assigned to the third party. The party appointing their rights is referred to as the assignor, while the party obtaining the rights is the assignee. 

For example, assume you're a plumber and have contracted with a homeowner to fix their plumbing for $100. As the plumber, you have the right to collect these funds from the homeowner. You also have the ability to transfer this right to collect to another party, which means you may assign contract rights. In an assignment, you may transfer the rights but not the obligations.

Remember, through the process of assignment, it is possible to transfer the benefits but not the obligations. You can prohibit an assignment from occurring by explicitly stating this in the contract.

The outcome from an assignment includes:

  1. The assignee having the ability to sue the obligor. The obligor is the party that's culpable for carrying out the duties included in the contract.
  2. The obligor has the same safeguards against the assignor as those with the assignee.
  3. The obligor is required to pay the assignor until the assignment is known by the assignor.
  4. Any modification agreements between the assignor and obligor are effective and in place until the obligor is notified of changes.
    • Determine if assignments should be allowed.
    • Determine whether the entire contract or only specific sections should be open for assignment.
    • When an assignment is permitted, specifically state what duties and rights are eligible to be assigned.
    • Will the assigning party need to get approval from the non-assigning party, or will a notice be sufficient?
    • State the resolution process for assignments that have occurred but are prohibited by an anti-assignment clause.
    • State the process for handling changes in control, such as:
      • Divested entities
      • Acquisitions
      • Mergers

When Is Assignment Permissible?

Generally, parties are able to assign their rights, but some exceptions still apply:

  • The assignment may not increase the obligations of another party
  • Parties do have the ability to state in the contract that assignments are not allowed

Delegation

In contract law, delegation is the act of giving another party the responsibility of carrying out the performance agreed to in a contract. The party receiving the responsibility must accept the responsibility and authority. Some of the consequences of a delegation include:

  • The liability is transferred to the delegator from the delegatee
  • The delegatee is only liable to the obligee if the delegatee receives consideration from the delegator
    • Please note, the obligee is the party to whom an obligation is owed.

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Which of the following is a transfer of contractual rights to a third party?

the transfer of contractual rights to a third party is known as an assignment (occurs after the original contract was made). The party assigning the rights is the assignor, and the party receiving the rights is the assignee.

Which of the following transfers the rights or duties under a contract?

Assignment is a legal term whereby an individual, the “assignor,” transfers rights, property, or other benefits to another known as the “assignee.” This concept is used in both contract and property law. The term can refer to either the act of transfer or the rights/property/benefits being transferred.

What is the term for the third party who receives an assignment of contract rights?

a person who transfers his or her rights under a third party is an assignor, and the person who receives the transfer and is now entitled to enforce the rights is the assignee.

What is a transfer of a contract right called?

An assignment is the transfer of rights held by one party called the “assignor” to another party called the “assignee.” The legal nature of the assignment and the contractual terms of the agreement between the parties determines some additional rights and liabilities that accompany the assignment.