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Contract law |
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Formation |
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Defences |
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Interpretation |
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Dispute resolution |
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Rights of third parties |
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Breach of contract |
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Remedies |
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Quasi-contractual obligations |
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Duties of parties |
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Related areas of law |
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By jurisdiction |
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Other law areas |
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Notes |
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A nondelegable obligation (also known as a non-delegable duty) is a legal obligation or duty which cannot legally be delegated or, if delegated, the principal is still liable for said obligation.[1] They are also known as non-assignable duties or obligations.[2] These obligations cannot be delegated due to stipulations of public policy, statute, or common law. Nondelegation can also be written into a contract even when it otherwise would not apply. There are many types of automatically nondelegable obligations, including those involving trained professionals and those with a medical or fiduciary duty. Political duties are also often considered nondelegable. When an obligation is nondelegable, the obligee is entitled to specific performance by the obligor.