Carl, a Contractor, and Lyle, a Landowner, Have a Contract

question 85

Multiple Choice

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) Carl no longer has any rights under the contract, but he remains responsible for the duties he agreed to perform.
• B) Carl has no more rights or responsibilities with regard to the contract.
• C) Carl has all of his rights under the contract, but he has no responsibility for the performance of the duties.
• D) Lyle can bring suit based upon detrimental reliance.

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