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In a game of [[legal contract top trumps]], a [[legal assignment]] beats an [[equitable assignment]], except in the “fewest formalities needed to work” category, because it must meet certain formalities set out in the [[Law of Property Act 1925]]:
In a game of [[legal contract top trumps]], a [[legal assignment]] ''marginally'' beats an [[equitable assignment]], except in the “fewest formalities needed to work” category, because it must meet certain formalities set out in [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Geo5/15-16/20/section/136 Section 136] of the [[Law of Property Act 1925]]:
*it must be absolute (unconditional).
*it must be absolute (unconditional).
*it must not not be by way of [[charge]] or security only: an [[assignment by way of security]] is an [[equitable assignment|equitable]] and not a [[legal assignment]].
*it must not not be by way of [[charge]] or security only: an [[assignment by way of security]] is an [[equitable assignment|equitable]] and not a [[legal assignment]].
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*It must be in writing and signed - no deemed acceptance by conduct here, friend.
*It must be in writing and signed - no deemed acceptance by conduct here, friend.
*The party whose obligations are being assigned must be given notice of the assignment.
*The party whose obligations are being assigned must be given notice of the assignment.
 
but other than having a right to sue in your own name, it is hard to see the practical advantage of a [[legal assignment]] over an [[Equitable assignment|equitable]] one.
{{seealso}}
{{seealso}}
*[[Assignment by way of security]]
*[[Assignment by way of security]]
*[[Chose in action]]
*[[Chose in action]]