Rachel and Stuart enter into a contract for the sale of Rachel's textbook at the end of the fall semester for which Stuart agrees to pay $75. Rachel wants to transfer her right to payment for the book to Terry. This transfer is
A) a delegation.
B) an assignment.
C) an alienation.
D) a third-party beneficiary contract.

Question

Rachel and Stuart enter into a contract for the sale of Rachel's textbook at the end of the fall semester for which Stuart agrees to pay $75. Rachel wants to transfer her right to payment for the book to Terry. This transfer is
A) ​a delegation.
B) ​an assignment.
C) ​an alienation.
D) ​a third-party beneficiary contract.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This transfer is an assignment as Rachel is transferring her right to payment (benefit) to Terry. Terry is not assuming the obligation to perform under the contract, therefore, it is not a delegation. Alienation and third-party beneficiary contracts do not apply in this situation.

Rachel and Stuart Enter into a Contract for the Sale