The formal transfer of a right, property interest or obligation from one person to another.
An assignment was the formal transfer of a right, interest or obligation from one person to another.
In property records, an assignment could involve the transfer of rights in land, leases or other legal interests. The person receiving the rights became entitled to benefit from the agreement.
Manorial records may refer to assignments when describing changes in occupation or rights connected with a holding.
See also:
Surrender
Admission
Reversion
Tenant by Indenture
