In this scenario, the question is whether Burton can ignore Jerry's promise not to compete after Jenny sells her auto parts store and assigns the right to Jerry's promise to someone else. The answer depends on the terms and conditions of the contract between Jenny, Burton, and Jerry.
In this scenario, Jenny sells her value auto parts store to Burton and a valid contract is made not to compete.
However, Jenny wants to sell the store to Discount Auto Centers and assign the right to Jerry’s promise not to compete.
The question is whether Burton can ignore Jerry’s promise not to compete.
Without further information on the specifics of the contract between Jenny, Burton, and Jerry, it is difficult to provide a definitive answer.
However, it would generally depend on the terms and conditions of the contract between Jenny, Burton, and Jerry.
If the contract permits Jenny to assign the right to Jerry’s promise not to compete to Discount Auto Centers, then Burton would need to adhere to that assignment.
If the contract does not allow for such an assignment or if there is no mention of Jerry’s promise not to compete, then Burton's obligations would depend solely on the contract he has with Jenny.