Contracts

A Kentucky purchase contract is assigned by the buyer to a third party before closing. Unless the contract prohibits assignment, the original buyer:

AIs released from all obligations once the assignment is made
BRemains secondarily liable unless released by the seller✓ Correct
CHas no liability since the assignee takes over all rights and duties
DMust obtain KREC approval for the assignment

Explanation

When a contract is assigned, the assignor (original buyer) typically remains secondarily liable unless expressly released by the other party. The assignee takes over performance obligations, but the original party is not automatically released.

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