Joy and Kris enter into a contract for Kris to lay sod in Joy's yard for which she agrees to pay Kris.When Kris's schedule conflicts,she contacts Leza,to whom Kris "assigns all rights under the contract." Kris is
A)absolved of any liability under the contract.
B)in breach of the contract with Joy.
C)liable to Joy if Leza does not perform.
D)liable to Leza for inducing a prohibited contract.

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Kris is still liable to Joy if Leza does not perform because an assignment transfers rights, but not obligations under the contract. Therefore, Kris remains responsible for the performance of the contract even after the assignment.

Joy and Kris Enter into a Contract for Kris to Lay