Asked by Tristan Gebbia on May 03, 2024

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How do courts generally rule in cases involving ambiguous contract language that makes it unclear what is being assigned or delegated?

A) When ambiguous language is used,the court usually considers the assignment to be of both rights and duties.
B) When ambiguous language is used,the court usually considers the assignment to be of rights but not duties.
C) When ambiguous language is used,the court usually considers the assignment to be of duties but not rights.
D) When ambiguous language is used,the court usually considers the assignment to be void.
E) When ambiguous language is used,the court usually considers the assignment to be voidable.

Ambiguous Language

Phrases or terms in a document or communication that are unclear or have multiple interpretations, often leading to confusion or misunderstandings.

Assignment

The transfer of rights or property from one party to another.

Duties

Obligations or tasks that an individual is required or expected to perform.

  • Interpret the effects of ambiguous contract language on rights and duties.
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Zybrea KnightMay 04, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Frequently,contracts contain ambiguous language that makes it unclear what is being assigned or delegated.Examples of ambiguous language are "I assign the contract" or "I assign all of my rights under the contract." When a court cannot clearly tell what the parties intended,the court usually considers the assignment to be both of rights and duties.In other words,when ambiguous language is used,the court considers that the assignor has assigned his rights and delegated any duties he had under the contract.Doing so removes any right the assignor had to collect under the contract,but he is still liable to the obligee for any duties the delegatee,who is also the assignee,fails to perform.