Bonita and Chad enter into a contract for Chad to plant trees on Bonita's property for which she agrees to pay $500. When Chad's schedule conflicts, he contacts Dirk, to whom he "assigns all rights under the contract." Chad is
A) absolved of any liability under the contract.
B) in breach of the contract with Bonita.
C) liable to Bonita if Dirk does not perform.
D) liable to Dirk for inducing a prohibited contract.

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Chad remains liable to Bonita if Dirk does not perform because an assignment of rights does not absolve the original party of their obligations under the contract unless there is a novation.

Bonita and Chad Enter into a Contract for Chad to Plant