Opinion ID: 1888053
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 5

Heading: Entry of Judgment Against Bella Via and Crystal

Text: An obligor may delegate his duty to another unless the delegation contravenes public policy or the terms of the promise. [22] Unless the obligee agrees otherwise, neither delegation of performance, nor a contract to assume the duty discharges any duty or liability of the delegator-obligor. [23] Crystal argues that the trial judge incorrectly entered judgment against it, in light of the assignment [24] of its obligations under the Agreement to Bella Via. It is undisputed that Crystal assigned all of its rights and obligations under the Agreement to Bella Via. It is also undisputed that Reserves assented to the assignment as required by the Agreement. However, there is no evidence, by assenting to the assignment, that Reserves intended to accept Bella Via as the sole source of liability under the contract. As it stands, Crystal still remained liable under the Agreement and stood as surety for Bella Via's performance.