Asked by Kayley Klein on Apr 27, 2024
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Harold hired Blake Painters to paint his house. Blake decides he has too many jobs and delegates the duties to the Andrews Company. If Andrews does a poor job, and drips paint on Harold's flowers and windows, Harold:
A) can sue both Blake and Andrews.
B) can sue Blake, but he cannot sue Andrews.
C) can sue Andrews, but he cannot sue Blake.
D) cannot sue, because he has accepted the benefits of the assignment.
Delegatee
An individual or party to whom duties or authority are delegated by another, known as the delegator.
Delegator
A person or entity that assigns tasks, duties, or responsibilities to another, typically within an organizational or managerial context.
Obligee
The party to a contract or agreement who is entitled to receive a performance or obligation from another party.
- Discern between the assignment of rights and the allocation of duties.
- Discuss the enforcement and defenses available to promisors and third parties in contracts.
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Zybrea KnightMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Harold can sue both Blake and Andrews because Blake, who was originally contracted, is still responsible for the subcontractor's (Andrews) performance. This principle holds in many legal systems, where the original contractor cannot absolve themselves of responsibility by subcontracting.
Learning Objectives
- Discern between the assignment of rights and the allocation of duties.
- Discuss the enforcement and defenses available to promisors and third parties in contracts.
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