What defines the role of an assignee in a contractual assignment?

The role of an assignee in a contractual assignment is defined as the party who receives the rights from the assignor. In a contractual assignment, the assignor (the original holder of the rights) transfers their contractual rights to the assignee. This means that the assignee steps into the shoes of the assignor concerning those rights, gaining the legal ability to enforce those rights as outlined in the original contract.

The assignee does not take on any of the original obligations unless explicitly stated otherwise in the assignment agreement; they only obtain the benefits associated with the rights assigned to them. This role is fundamental in situations where contracts are transferred to ensure proper execution and enforcement of contractual agreements.