Contracts (TPB) Flashcards
What are the 2 types of Third Party Beneficiary?
Intended & Incidental
A beneficiary is intended if they are:
3 requirements
- identified in the K
- recieves performance directly from promisor
- has some relationship with promisee that indicates intent to benefit
Must be identified AT TIME K IS MADE
T/F
A K with a TPB can only be cancelled or modified with their consent
False.
K can be cancelled w/o TPB consent if their rights have not yet vested
What are the 3 ways a TPB rights can vest?
Once they learn of the K and:
assent
rely
sue
T/F
All K are assignable and delegable except K for:
3 types
- Unique Personal Service K
- Long-term Requirement K
- Prohbited by law
T/F
Assignments and delegations can be done orally
True
T/F
Assignments and delegations can only be for value
False, can be gratuitous
An assignment or delegation done gratuitously can be ____, but if it’s for value, it is ____
Revocable
Irrevocable
T/F
Consideration is needed for an assignment or delegation
False
The effect of an assignment is to establish privity between ____ and extinguishes privity between ____.
Establish: Assignee and Obligor
Extinguish: Assignor and Obligor
For an assignment to be effective, the assignor must:
Manifest an intent to completley and immediately transfer their rights
The right being assigned must be ____ described
Adequately
An assignment for value is one that is:
3 requirements
- done w/ consideration
- taken as a security or for payment of a preexisting debt
- cannot be revoked
What happens to an assignment once revoked?
Privity between the assignor and obligor is restored
T/F
An assignee can sue the obligor to recover payment
True
What is required for a delegation?
The delegator must manifest a present intention to make a delegation.
T/F
A delegator remains liable on the K
True
T/F
The obligee can sue a delagator for nonperformance by the delegate
True
A ____ substitutes an original party to the K for a new party and requires assent of ALL parties
Novation
Does a novation completley release the original party?
Yes
Do intended or incidental beneficiares have contractual rights?
Only intended
What are the two types of intended beneficiares?
- creditors (promisee owes them a debt)
- donee (promise tends to benefit gratuitously)