Assignee
A Law Dictionary and Glossary · George C. Kinney · 1893
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
assign. A person to whom a right or property is transferred. In old law, a pei'son deputed or appointed by another to do any act, or perform any business. Assignee by deed: a person to whom some right, title or property is assigned by deed or instrument in writing. Assignee in law: a person to whom some right or property is transferred, or upon whom it devolves by the mere operation of law; as, an executor or administrator, v. Assigns.