Hypothetical - This hypothetical assumes that Venable leased a storefront to Schumann for 10 years, reserving a rent of $5,000 per month, which Schumann promised to pay.

Three years later, Schumann sold his store business to Cobbler, assigning the lease to the premises.

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Question - True or false— Schumann would now have no further obligation to pay rent.

Answer and Explanation - False. Contract duties cannot be assigned, and when they are delegated, the assignor remains liable.

Therefore, Schumann still has his “privity of contract” obligation to pay rent.

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