Elvia has a contract to teach sixth grade at Margena Middle School.She decided she could make more money writing a book, so she wants to assign her teaching contract to her friend, Stephanie, who is also a licensed teacher.
A) If effective, this would be both an assignment and a delegation.
B) If the school district agrees to accept Stephanie's services, a novation would occur, which would relieve Elvia of her obligation to the school district.
C) The duties which Elvia wants to delegate are personal in nature.
D) All of these are correct.

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A) This is correct because assigning a contract involves transferring the rights under the contract to another party, and delegating involves transferring the duties under the contract to another party. In this scenario, Elvia is attempting to transfer both her rights (to receive compensation) and her duties (to teach) to Stephanie. B) This is correct because a novation occurs when a new contract is created, replacing the old one, and all parties agree to the new terms. If the school district agrees to accept Stephanie in Elvia's place, Elvia would be relieved of her obligations under the original contract. C) This is correct because teaching is a profession that requires specific skills, knowledge, and personal interaction, making the duties personal in nature.

Elvia Has a Contract to Teach Sixth Grade at Margena