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