The Law of Contracts, Vol. 4 (Classic Reprint)

Understanding when personal contracts can be assigned—and when they can’t

Learn how assignment works for contracts that rely on personal skill or credit, and what factors make an assignment valid or invalid.

This portion of the book explains how consent, party identity, and specific contract terms affect whether a personal contract can be transferred to another. It also covers how statutes and deliberate contract language shape whether assignment is allowed or forbidden, with practical examples from building, lighting, and other agreements.

• When a contract can be assigned without changing who is responsible for performance
• How the assignee and original parties must consent or assent to an assignment
• Effect of non-assignability clauses and how statutes may override them
• Practical examples and a discussion of cases that illustrate these rules

Ideal for readers of contract law, business professionals, or anyone needing a clear sense of how assignments affect personal agreements.