A novation differs from an assignment in that:

A They are the same

B A novation substitutes a new party and releases the original party, requiring consent of all parties

C An assignment requires court approval

D A novation is informal

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Novation: all three parties agree to substitute a new party, completely releasing the original obligor. Assignment only transfers rights without releasing the assignor automatically.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "A novation differs from an assignment in that:" is Option B: A novation substitutes a new party and releases the original party, requiring consent of all parties.

The other options — A) They are the same, C) An assignment requires court approval, D) A novation is informal — are incorrect for this BAR Exam Prep question. As explained above: Novation: all three parties agree to substitute a new party, completely releasing the original obligor. Assignment only transfers rights without releasing the assignor automatically.

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A novation differs from an assignment in that:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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