You operate Bistro Coole restaurant. An irate client called. She had previously asked you to cater an event tonight and you agreed. Then things got hectic for you, so you asked your friend Macke, who runs another restaurant similar to yours, to cater the event. Apparently he was a no-show. Which statement is FALSE?
A)Bistro Coole's right to receive payment from the client is assignable.
B)Bistro Coole's duty to perform may be delegated since it is a task that may be done in a workmanlike manner.
C)If Bistro Coole delegates the duty to perform to Macke, and Macke fails to perform, then Bistro Coole is not liable because the duty can be delegated.
D)If the client agrees to excuse Bistro Coole Services from the contract and to substitute Macke, such an agreement is called a novation and relieves Bistro Coole from liability should Macke fail to perform.

Question

You operate Bistro Coole restaurant. An irate client called. She had previously asked you to cater an event tonight and you agreed. Then things got hectic for you, so you asked your friend Macke, who runs another restaurant similar to yours, to cater the event. Apparently he was a no-show. Which statement is FALSE?​
A)Bistro Coole's right to receive payment from the client is assignable.
B)Bistro Coole's duty to perform may be delegated since it is a task that may be done in a workmanlike manner.
C)If Bistro Coole delegates the duty to perform to Macke, and Macke fails to perform, then Bistro Coole is not liable because the duty can be delegated.
D)If the client agrees to excuse Bistro Coole Services from the contract and to substitute Macke, such an agreement is called a novation and relieves Bistro Coole from liability should Macke fail to perform.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

C is false because when a duty is delegated, the original party (Bistro Coole) remains liable if the delegatee (Macke) fails to perform.

You Operate Bistro Coole Restaurant