Contracts (TPB) Flashcards

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1
Q

What are the 2 types of Third Party Beneficiary?

A

Intended & Incidental

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2
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A beneficiary is intended if they are:

3 requirements

A
  1. identified in the K
  2. recieves performance directly from promisor
  3. has some relationship with promisee that indicates intent to benefit

Must be identified AT TIME K IS MADE

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3
Q

T/F

A K with a TPB can only be cancelled or modified with their consent

A

False.
K can be cancelled w/o TPB consent if their rights have not yet vested

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4
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What are the 3 ways a TPB rights can vest?

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Once they learn of the K and:
assent
rely
sue

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5
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T/F

All K are assignable and delegable except K for:

3 types

A
  1. Unique Personal Service K
  2. Long-term Requirement K
  3. Prohbited by law
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6
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T/F

Assignments and delegations can be done orally

A

True

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7
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T/F

Assignments and delegations can only be for value

A

False, can be gratuitous

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8
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An assignment or delegation done gratuitously can be ____, but if it’s for value, it is ____

A

Revocable
Irrevocable

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9
Q

T/F

Consideration is needed for an assignment or delegation

A

False

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10
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The effect of an assignment is to establish privity between ____ and extinguishes privity between ____.

A

Establish: Assignee and Obligor

Extinguish: Assignor and Obligor

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11
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For an assignment to be effective, the assignor must:

A

Manifest an intent to completley and immediately transfer their rights

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12
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The right being assigned must be ____ described

A

Adequately

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13
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An assignment for value is one that is:

3 requirements

A
  1. done w/ consideration
  2. taken as a security or for payment of a preexisting debt
  3. cannot be revoked
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14
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What happens to an assignment once revoked?

A

Privity between the assignor and obligor is restored

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15
Q

T/F

An assignee can sue the obligor to recover payment

A

True

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16
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What is required for a delegation?

A

The delegator must manifest a present intention to make a delegation.

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17
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T/F

A delegator remains liable on the K

A

True

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18
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T/F

The obligee can sue a delagator for nonperformance by the delegate

A

True

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19
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A ____ substitutes an original party to the K for a new party and requires assent of ALL parties

A

Novation

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20
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Does a novation completley release the original party?

A

Yes

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21
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Do intended or incidental beneficiares have contractual rights?

A

Only intended

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23
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What are the two types of intended beneficiares?

A
  1. creditors (promisee owes them a debt)
  2. donee (promise tends to benefit gratuitously)
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24
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A creditor beneficiary can sue the ____ on the existing obligation between them and also sue the ____

A

Promisee
Promisor

25
Q

A creditor beneficiary can sue the ____ on the existing obligation between them and also sue the ____

A

Promisee
Promisor

26
Q

A creditor beneficiary can sue the ____ on the existing obligation between them and also sue the ____

A

Promisee
Promisor

But they can only recieve 1 satisfaction

27
Q

What are the two types of intended beneficiares?

A
  1. creditors (promisee owes them a debt)
  2. donee (promise tends to benefit gratuitously)
28
Q

Does a donee beneficary have a right to sue the promisee?

A

No, unless detrimental reliance exists.

29
Q

May a promisee sue the promisor if they dont perform?

A

Yes

30
Q

Typical Third Party Beneficiary Situation

A contracts with B that B will render some performace to C.

Which party is which?

A

A= promisee
B= promisor
C= Third-party beneficiary

31
Q

What are the two types of intended beneficiares?

A
  1. creditors (promisee owes them a debt)
  2. donee (promise tends to benefit gratuitously)
32
Q

Does a donee beneficary have a right to sue the promisee?

A

No, unless detrimental reliance exists.

33
Q

May a promisee sue the promisor if they dont perform?

A

Yes

34
Q

Typical Third Party Beneficiary Situation

A contracts with B that B will render some performace to C.

Which party is which?

A

A= promisee
B= promisor
C= Third-party beneficiary

35
Q

A creditor beneficiary can sue the ____ on the existing obligation between them and also sue the ____

A

Promisee
Promisor

But they can only recieve 1 satisfaction

36
Q

Typical Assignment Situation

A contracts to provide security for B. A then assings right to payment to C. C has the right to recieve payment from B.

Which party is which?

A

A= Assignor
B= Obligot
C= Assignee

37
Q

What are the two types of intended beneficiares?

A
  1. creditors (promisee owes them a debt)
  2. donee (promise tends to benefit gratuitously)
38
Q

Typical Third Party Beneficiary Situation

A contracts with B that B will render some performace to C.

Which party is which?

A

A= promisee
B= promisor
C= Third-party beneficiary

39
Q

Does a donee beneficary have a right to sue the promisee?

A

No, unless detrimental reliance exists.

40
Q

May a promisee sue the promisor if they dont perform?

A

Yes

41
Q

A creditor beneficiary can sue the ____ on the existing obligation between them and also sue the ____

A

Promisee
Promisor

But they can only recieve 1 satisfaction

42
Q

Typical Assignment Situation

A contracts to provide security for B. A then assings right to payment to C. C has the right to recieve payment from B.

Which party is which?

A

A= Assignor
B= Obligot
C= Assignee

42
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A
43
Q

What are the two types of intended beneficiares?

A
  1. creditors (promisee owes them a debt)
  2. donee (promise tends to benefit gratuitously)
44
Q

A creditor beneficiary can sue the ____ on the existing obligation between them and also sue the ____

A

Promisee
Promisor

But they can only recieve 1 satisfaction

45
Q

TPB

May a promisee sue the promisor if they dont perform?

A

Yes

46
Q

Typical Third Party Beneficiary Situation

A contracts with B that B will render some performace to C.

Which party is which?

A

A= promisee
B= promisor
C= Third-party beneficiary

47
Q

Typical Assignment Situation

A contracts to provide security for B. A then assings right to payment to C. C has the right to recieve payment from B.

Which party is which?

A

A= Assignor
B= Obligor
C= Assignee

48
Q

Does a donee beneficary have a right to sue the promisee?

A

No, unless detrimental reliance exists.

49
Q

Typical Third Party Beneficiary Situation

A contracts with B that B will render some performace to C.

Which party is which?

A

A= promisee
B= promisor
C= Third-party beneficiary

50
Q

Does a donee beneficary have a right to sue the promisee?

A

No, unless detrimental reliance exists.

51
Q

TPB

May a promisee sue the promisor if they dont perform?

A

Yes

52
Q

What are the two types of intended beneficiares?

A
  1. creditors (promisee owes them a debt)
  2. donee (promise tends to benefit gratuitously)
53
Q

A creditor beneficiary can sue the ____ on the existing obligation between them and also sue the ____

A

Promisee
Promisor

But they can only recieve 1 satisfaction

54
Q

Typical Assignment Situation

A contracts to provide security for B. A then assings right to payment to C. C has the right to recieve payment from B.

Which party is which?

A

A= Assignor
B= Obligot
C= Assignee

55
Q

What is the difference between an assignment and a TPB?

A

The third party intended beneficiary is created at the time the contract was made (e.g., designated in the contract). An assignment, on the other hand, is a contract that does not contemplate performance to a third party when the contract is made. Rather, later one of the parties transfers his rights to another.

56
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A ____ occurs where a new contract substitutes a new party to receive benefits and assume duties that had originally belonged to one of the original parties under the terms of the old contract.

A

novation

A novation discharges the old contract.

57
Q

A novation will be found when there is:

A

(i) a previous valid contract; (ii) an agreement among the parties, including the new party to the new contract; (iii) the immediate extinguishment of contractual duties as between the original contracting parties; and (iv) a valid and enforceable new contract.

58
Q

An obligee becomes a TPB and can compel performace or bring suit for nonperformance after a delegation of duties if there is also: an assumption of duty on the part of the ____, supported by ____

A

delagatee (replacement),
Consideration