ASSIGN, in Law,a Term introduced in favour of Bastards; who, because they cannot pass by the Name of Heirs, are comprised under that of Assigns. See HEIR and BASTARD.
Assign is also used for the appointing of a Deputy, or the making over a Right to another. See ASSIGNEE. In this Sense we say, such Lands or Estate were assigned or affected to such Persons for such Uses, etc. See AFFECTION, etc. In the Stat. 20 Edw. I. we read of Justices assigned to take Assizes, etc. See ASSIZE.
Assign also signifies to point out, or set forth Thus we say, to assign the real Cause of such an Event, etc.
So, to assign Error, is to show in what part of a Process at Law, an Error is committed. See ERROR.
To assign false fundament, Verdict, &c.
is to declare how and where Judgment, Verdict, or the like, is unjust. See JUDGMENT, VERDICT, etc.
To assign Waste,is to show specifically wherein the Waste is committed. See WASTE.
