An Assumption Agreement is a legal document through which one party transfers its obligations or duties under a contract to another party. Essentially, it outlines the specific responsibilities that the new party agrees to assume, ensuring that original obligations are preserved even as parties change.
An assignment may be of all rights or of some specified rights, and an assumption may be of all liabilities or some specified liabilities.
The initial contract must provide for the possibility of assignment by one of the initial contracting parties. The assignor must agree to assign their rights and duties under the contract to the assignee. The assignee must agree to accept, or "assume," those contractual rights and duties.
An assumption is an assertion or statement that is taken as true or supposed as a fact without proof or substantiating evidence. An assumption may also be the act of taking over (another individual or entity's) duty or responsibility. Last reviewed in June of 2021 by the Wex Definitions Team
To assume means to undertake. Generally, in legal contexts, to assume means to take over a certain duty or responsibility. For example, Alice may assume Bob's liability for a debt (Alice may take over Bob's debt).
Assumption of liability refers to a situation where an individual or organization agrees to take on the legal responsibilities and risks associated with a certain action, transaction, or contract.
The initial contract must provide for the possibility of assignment by one of the initial contracting parties. The assignor must agree to assign their rights and duties under the contract to the assignee. The assignee must agree to accept, or "assume," those contractual rights and duties.
Novation is a legal term that describes the process by which the rights and obligations of a party to a contract are transferred to another. The party transferring its rights and obligations effectively walks away, and has their contract transferred with a new party taking over.
How to write a contract agreement in 7 steps. Determine the type of contract required. Confirm the necessary parties. Choose someone to draft the contract. Write the contract with the proper formatting. Review the written contract with a lawyer. Send the contract agreement for review or revisions.