Equity Company and Faye enter into a contract for Faye to cater a meeting of Equity's shareholders.When Faye's schedule conflicts,she asks Gudren to serve Faye's coffee and pastries at the meeting.This transfer of duties is
A)a delegation.
B)an assignment.
C)a novation.
D)prohibited by law.

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A delegation is the transfer of duties or responsibilities from one party to another with the original party still remaining liable for the performance of the contract. In this scenario, Faye has delegated her duties of catering the meeting to Gudren, but she remains responsible for ensuring that the catering is done properly. An assignment, on the other hand, would transfer Faye's rights under the contract (such as the right to receive payment) to Gudren, which is not what is happening here. Novation involves the substitution of one party to the contract with another, which is also not applicable here. There is no indication that the transfer of duties is prohibited by law.

Equity Company and Faye Enter into a Contract for Faye