Smith and Roberson's Business Law
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Author: Richard A. Mann, Barry S. Roberts
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 16, Problem 19CP
Summary Introduction
Case summary:
BC who had been signed to play basketball for the PH7 team, agreed to a three-year deal with another team, CC. The CC contract enabled BC to enjoin other teams from competing for the contract, as well as a provision that prevented BC from being assigned to another team without CC’s consent. MC company later took over control of CC. BC turned down the opportunity to represent CC.
To discuss: Whether the contract is assignable or not.
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