The privilege to play tennis and socialize at the Capital City Country Club (CCCC) is obtained through application, references, resumes, and fees. Steven and Chanel want to assign the remaining 4 years of their 5-year membership to Charles and Prissy so that Steven and Chanel may join the posh Silver Hawk Tennis and Polo Club. CCCC sues to enjoin Steven and Chanel from assigning their membership. CCCC will most probably:
A) not prevail because all contract rights are assignable.
B) prevail because the parties intended the contract to be personal and non-assignable.
C) prevail because assigning the membership contract would violate public policy.
D) None of these.

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CCCC will most probably prevail because memberships in clubs like the Capital City Country Club are typically considered personal contracts based on the individual qualifications of the members. Such contracts often include clauses that prevent assignment to ensure that all members meet the club's specific criteria, reflecting an intention for the contract to be personal and non-assignable.

The Privilege to Play Tennis and Socialize at the Capital