Assignment of Rights

Assignments transfer contract rights unless material change in duty or risk results.

Representative cases

• Stenzel v. Dell, Inc. 2005 ME 37 · Supreme Judicial Court of Maine
• Boarman v. Boarman 556 S.E.2d 800 · West Virginia Supreme Court
• Purco Fleet Services, Inc. v. Idaho State Department of Finance 90 P.3d 346 · Idaho Supreme Court

Related Third-Party Rights rules

• Delegation of DutiesDuties may be delegated unless personal skill is required or delegation is prohibited.
• Third-Party BeneficiariesIntended beneficiaries may enforce contract rights once their rights vest.

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