Belinda, a famous portrait painter, agreed to paint Harry's portrait for $5,000. She also agreed to paint the portraits of Michelle's two Corgi dogs,...

Belinda, a famous portrait painter, agreed to paint Harry's portrait for $5,000. She also agreed to paint the portraits of Michelle's two Corgi dogs, Baby and Bree. Michelle agreed to pay Belinda $10,000 for the portraits. Belinda charged Michelle more because dogs annoyed her. Belinda met the spoiled dogs, and they really got on her nerves. Plus, she was behind on finishing Harry's portrait. Belinda, therefore, assigned the right to receive the money for the dog portraits and the duty to paint the dog portraits to her assistant, Fred. He accepted and painted the portrait. She also assigned to Fred as payment for amounts she owed him for various duties, the right to receive payment from Harry. Neither the contract Belinda had with Harry nor the contract she had with Michelle expressly prohibited assignment or delegation of contractual rights and duties. Belinda finished the portrait of Harry and called him to come and pick it up. A secretary who disliked Belinda told both Michelle and Harry about the assignments to Fred. Michelle was furious and refused to pick up the portrait or pay anyone. Harry also refused to pay for his portrait.

1. What would be the most likely result if Belinda sues Michelle for the $10,000 payment? (3)

2. What would be the most likely result if Fred sues Michelle for the $10,000 payment? (3)

3. What would be the most likely result if Fred sues Harry for the $10,000 payment? (2)