Gourmet, a famous chef, entered into a written agreement with his friend Deligor, a well-known interior decorator respected for his unique designs, in which Deligor agreed, for a fixed fee, to design the interior of Gourmet's new restaurant, and, upon Gourmet's approval of the design plan, to decorate and furnish the restaurant accordingly. The agreement was silent as to assignment or delegation by either party. Before beginning the work, Deligor sold his decorating business to Newman under an agreement in which Deligor assigned to Newman, and Newman agreed to complete, the GourmetDeligor contract. Newman, also an experienced decorator of excellent repute, advised Gourmet of the assignment, and supplied him with information confirming both Newman's financial responsibility and past commercial success. Is Gourmet obligated to permit Newman to perform the Gourmet-Deligor agreement? 
Yes, because the agreement contained no prohibition against assignment or delegation.  Yes, because Gourmet received adequate assurances of Newman's ability to complete the job.  No, because Deligor's duties were of a personal nature, involving his reputation, taste, and skill.  No, because Deligor's purported delegation to Newman of his obligations to Gourmet effected a novation. 
Question: Gourmet, a famous chef, entered into a written agreement with his friend Deligor, a well-known interior decorator respected for his unique designs, in which Deligor agreed, for a fixed fee, to design the interior of Gourmet's new restaurant, and, upon Gourmet's approval of the design plan, to decorate and furnish the restaurant accordingly. The agreement was silent as to assignment or delegation by either party. Before beginning the work, Deligor sold his decorating business to Newman under an agreement in which Deligor assigned to Newman, and Newman agreed to complete, the GourmetDeligor contract. Newman, also an experienced decorator of excellent repute, advised Gourmet of the assignment, and supplied him with information confirming both Newman's financial responsibility and past commercial success. Is Gourmet obligated to permit Newman to perform the Gourmet-Deligor agreement? 
A. Yes, because the agreement contained no prohibition against assignment or delegation. 
B. Yes, because Gourmet received adequate assurances of Newman's ability to complete the job. 
C. No, because Deligor's duties were of a personal nature, involving his reputation, taste, and skill. 
D. No, because Deligor's purported delegation to Newman of his obligations to Gourmet effected a novation. 
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