When used as nouns, assign means the assignee and transfer is the act of removing or conveying something from one person, thing, or place to another. Transfer generally refers to titles whereas assignment is used with obligations and rights.
An assignment contract in real estate is a legal agreement where one party (the assignor) transfers the rights and obligations of a property contract to another party (the assignee).
As a general rule, then, contracts interpreted under California law may be assigned; however, to be effective, there must be evidence that the assignor (the party assigning the contract) intended to transfer the assignor's title or ownership of the rights and obligations under the contract to the assignee (the party ...
An assignment of proceeds can be used to redirect funds from a line of credit to a third party. An assignment of proceeds must be approved by the financial institution that granted the line of credit following a request and fulfillment of any obligations by the original beneficiary.