Long executed the following legal document and gave it to George Northman: "In consideration for the $300 I owe to George Northman, I hereby transfer to George Northman a claim I have against Hall in the amount of $300. Thomas Long, March 21, 1990." Hall was properly notified of the assignment by Northman. If Hall does not pay the $300 when it is due, the debt would then be

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The debt is collectible from Long because the original document indicates a transfer of claim, not a release of the original debtor's obligation. If Hall fails to pay, Long remains liable to Northman for the $300, as the assignment of the claim does not absolve Long of his original debt obligation to Northman.

Long Executed the Following Legal Document and Gave It to George