alleryStart learning →B tells A to credit C in A's books for B's debt, but C does not assent. Result?
AA new contract arises
BC's debt is cancelled
CB owes C nothing now
DB still owes C, no novation
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. B still owes C, no novation
Novation needs the assent of every party, and C never agreed, so B's debt to C continues.
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