| n. | 1. | (Law) A person to whom an assignment is made; a person appointed or deputed by another to do some act, perform some business, or enjoy some right, privilege, or property; |
| Noun | 1. | assignee - (law) the party to whom something is assigned (e.g., someone to whom a right or property is legally transferred) |
ASSIGNEE. One to whom an assignment has been made.
2. Assignees are either assignees in fact or assignees in law. An
assignee in fact is one to whom an assignment has been made in fact by the
party having the right. An assignee in law is one in whom the law vest's the
right, as an executor or administrator. Co. Litt. 210 a, note 1; Hob. 9.
Vide Assigns, and 1 Vern. 425; 1 Salk. 81 7 East, 337; Bac. Ab. Covenant, E;
a Saund. 182, note 1; Arch. Civ. Pl. 50, 58, 70 Supp, to Ves. Jr, 72 2 Phil.
Ev. Index, h.t.
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