Delany & Sons, Inc., owes Evermore Bank $50,000. Delany enters into a contract with Floyd under which Delany promises to manage and oversee Floyd's Seaside Marina. Under the contract, Floyd promises to pay Evermore the amount that will be due Delany until his debt to Evermore is paid. Delany performs as promised, but Floyd does not pay the bank. Can Evermore succeed in a suit against Floyd? Why or why not?

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Delany & Sons, Inc., owes Evermore Bank $50,000. Delany enters into a contract with Floyd under which Delany promises to manage and oversee Floyd's Seaside Marina. Under the contract, Floyd promises to pay Evermore the amount that will be due Delany until his debt to Evermore is paid. Delany performs as promised, but Floyd does not pay the bank. Can Evermore succeed in a suit against Floyd? Why or why not?​

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The Answer of Delany & Sons, Inc., owes Evermore Bank $50,000. Delany enters into a contract with Floyd under which Delany promises to manage and oversee Floyd's Seaside Marina. Under the contract, Floyd promises to pay Evermore the amount that will be due Delany until his debt to Evermore is paid. Delany performs as promised, but Floyd does not pay the bank. Can Evermore succeed in a suit against Floyd? Why or why not?​