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If Kripto sues Attorney Porquine for breach of the Jones-Porquine contract to recover what he would have received under the will, could Attorney Porquine successfully defend himself due to Kripto not having standing to sue? Why or why not?

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No, Sandy Porquine cannot defend himself successfully. This is because Kripto is the designated beneficiary in the contract between Emma Jones and Sandy Porcupine. Beneficiaries intended to seek a court resolution (have a duty to prosecute) if their contract rights are violated. Sandy Porquine also couldn't apply this theory effectively, Kripto had obtained a right.

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