Contracts Law

1. Third-Party Rights
   1. Third-Party Beneficiaries
      1. Definition and Role
         1. Explanation of who third-party beneficiaries are
         2. Intended beneficiaries vs. incidental beneficiaries
      2. Rights of Third-Party Beneficiaries
         1. Ability to enforce contracts
         2. Vesting of rights
         3. Criteria for determining third-party rights
      3. Limitations and Conditions
         1. Conditions under which third-party rights are limited
         2. Legal barriers to enforcement
      4. Case Law Examples
         1. Key cases establishing and delineating third-party rights
   2. Assignment of Rights
      1. Definition and Functionality
         1. Explanation of assignment process
         2. Differences between assignment and delegation
      2. Parties Involved
         1. Assignor, assignee, and obligor roles
      3. Types of Assignments
         1. Legal and equitable assignments
         2. Partial assignment vs. complete assignment
      4. Formal Requirements
         1. Necessity of writing for certain assignments
         2. Notice requirement to obligor
      5. Rights and Obligations of Assignee
         1. Rights acquired by the assignee
         2. Liabilities accompanying assignment
      6. Limits and Prohibitions
         1. Non-assignable rights
         2. Contractual restrictions on assignment
         3. Legal exceptions to assignability
      7. Revocation and Termination
         1. Revocability of assignments
         2. Conditions under which assignments can be terminated
   3. Delegation of Duties
      1. Definition and Overview
         1. Explanation of delegation process
         2. Difference between delegation and assignment
      2. Parties Involved
         1. Delegator, delegatee, and obligee roles
      3. Types of Delegation
         1. Novation and its differences from simple delegation
         2. Full vs. partial delegation
      4. Legal and Practical Implications
         1. Effects on original party's obligations
         2. Liability after delegation
      5. Restrictions on Delegation
         1. Duties that cannot be delegated
         2. Contractual limitations and legal prohibitions
      6. Revocation and the Right to Reject
         1. Conditions under which a delegation can be revoked
         2. Rights of the obligee to reject a delegatee
   4. Novation
      1. Definition and Purpose
         1. Explanation of novation agreement
         2. Comparison with assignment and delegation
      2. Requirements for a Valid Novation
         1. Need for all-party consent
         2. Replacement of original party in contract
      3. Effects of Novation
         1. Discharge of original contract
         2. Creation of a new contractual obligation
      4. Legal Applications and Limits
         1. Typical scenarios where novation is applied
         2. Legal limitations on use of novation
   5. Implications of Third-Party Rights on Contractual Relationships
      1. Legal and Strategic Factors
         1. How third-party rights influence contract drafting and negotiation
         2. Risk management involving third parties
      2. Judicial Interpretation and Trends
         1. Court interpretations affecting third-party rights
         2. Emerging trends in third-party contractual law