The general rule is that an assignee stands in the shoes of the assignor.He acquires the rights of the assignor but no new or additional rights.

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An assignee only acquires the rights of the assignor and does not obtain any new or additional rights. This is known as the principle of 'privity of contract' which means that only parties to a contract can be bound by its terms.

The General Rule Is That an Assignee Stands in the Shoes