Assignment

An assignment is the transfer to another person of any property, real or personal.

In connection with shipments, an assignment is a term used in shipping in connection with a bill of lading. It involves the transfer of rights, title and interest in order to assign goods by endorsing the bill of lading.^[1]

See also[edit]

• Capacity
• Civil procedure
• Civil action
• Claim

References[edit]

1. ↑ U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration