Which of the Following Statements Regarding Novation Is False

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding novation is False?

• A) Novation refers to the creation of a new contract through the substitution of a third party for one of the original parties to a contract, with everyone's consent.
• B) Novation requires that the new debtor assume complete liability.
• C) Novation requires the creditor to accept the new debtor as principal debtor, not merely as a guarantor.
• D) Novation requires the creditor to accept the new contract in full satisfaction and substitution for the old contract.
• E) Novation requires the inclusion of a force majeure clause in order to be enforceable.

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Definitions:

Date Of Record

The date set by a corporation on which the shareholders must be registered to be eligible to receive dividend payments.

Stock Split

An action by a company to increase the number of its outstanding shares by issuing more shares to current shareholders.

Market Price

The amount at which an asset is bought or sold in the market.

Shares Outstanding

The total number of a company's shares of stock that are owned by shareholders, including those held by institutional investors and restricted shares owned by the company’s officers and insiders.