need not specify the particular trade to be taught, but is sufficient if it be a contract to teach such manual occupation, or branch of business as shall be found best suited to the genius or capacity of the apprentice. A Contract of apprenticeship is generally by deed or indenture,' to which the infant, as well as the parent or guardian, must be a party, or the infant will not be bound." It continues, generally, if the apprentice be a male, during minority only; if a female, until she arrives at the age of eighteen. To be binding on the apprentice, the contract must be made as prescribed by statute. An indenture not entered into according to law is utterly vold, as concerns the apprentice therein bound; but it can only be avoided by the apprentice himself; and if the apprentice do elect to avoid it, he will not be allowed to recover wages for his services, the relation being sufficient to rebut any promise to pay which might otherwise be implied. The master will be bound by his covenants, though additional to those required by statute. The age of every apprentice must be inserted in the indenture; but the age as stated in the indenture is only prima facie evidence, and may be contradicted by proof of the true age." In a common indenture of apprenticeship the father is bound for the performance of the covenants by the son. But in an action for non-performance or desertion by the son, he may answer that the master has abandoned the trade which the son was apprenticed to learn, or that he has driven the son away by cruel treatment. Duties, etc. An apprentice is bound to obey his master in all his lawful commands, take care of his property, and promote his interest; endeavor to learn his trade or business, and perform all the covenants of his indenture, not contrary to law. He must not leave his master's service during the term of the appren ticeship. The apprentice is entitled to payment for extraordinary services, when promised by the master, and even when no express promise has been made, under peculiar circumstances. The duties of the master are to instruct the apprentice, by teaching him, in good faith, the knowledge of the art which he has undertaken to teach him, though he will be excused for not making a good workman if the apprentice is incapable of learning the trade, the burden of proving which is on the master. He ought to watch over the conduct of the apprentice, S-9 Barb. 309; 1 Sandf. 672. t-1 Salk. 68; 4 M. & S. 283: 10S. & R. 416: 1 Vt. 69; 18 Conn. 337; see 2 Kent Comm. 264: 1 Harrison Dig. 206-227. -8 East. 25; 3 B. & Ald. 584: 8 Johns. 328; 2 Yerg. 546; 4 Leigh. 493: 4 Blackf 437: 12 N. H. 438; see also 18 Conn. 337: 13 Barb. 286; 10 S. & R. 416; 1 Mass. 172; 1 Vt. 69; 1 Ashm. 267; 1 Mason C. C. 78. V-2 Kent Comm. Z-10 264; 5 T. R. 715. W-5 Cush. 417; 5 Pick. 250. X-9 Barb. 309: 8 Johns. 328; 5 Strobh. 104. y-12 Barb. 473: 2 d. 208; but see 13 Met. (Mass.) 80. Humph. (Tenn.) 179. a-1 E. D. Smith, 408; 1 Sandf. b-Dougl. 500: 3 B. & Ald. 59. C-4 Eng. L. & Eq. 412; 4 Miss. 480; 2 Pick. 357. d-6 Johns. 274; 2 Pick. 357. e-1 Am. L. Jour. 308; 1 Whart. 113. f-2 711. giving him good advice, and showing him a good example, and fulfilling toward him the duties of a father, as in his character of master he stands in the place of the parent. He is also required to fill all the covenants he has entered into by the indenture. He must not abuse his authority, either by bad treatment, or by employing his apprentice in menial employments, wholly unconnected with the business he is to learn, or in any service which is immoral or contrary to law; but may correct him with moderation for negligence and misbehavior. He cannot dismiss his apprentice but by consent of all the parties to the indenture, or with the sanction of the court approving the indenture, even though the apprentice should steal his master's property, or by reason of incurable illness become incapable of service-the covenants of the master and appren tice being independent.' He cannot remove. the apprentice out of the State, unless such removal is provided for in the contract, or may be implied from its nature; and if he do so remove him, the contract ceases to be obli gatory.m Employment and Enticing Away, etc When an apprentice is employed by a third person without the knowledge or consent of the master, the master is entitled to all his earnings, whether the person who employed him did or did not know that he was an apprentice; but in an action for harboring or enticing away an apprentice, a knowledge of the apprenticeship by the defendant is an indispensable requisite to recovery in such an action. The plaintiff should prove the apprenticeship by the indenture, which should be produced and proved in the usual way. It should be proved that the defendant knew of the apprenticeship at the time of his enticing away or harboring the apprentice, but it is sufficient to show that the apprentice was enticed away or harbored by the defendant. The damage must be proved. The value of the services lost should be shown. The measure of damages is not to be ascertained at the actual loss the plaintiff sustained at the time, but for the injury done by causing the apprentice to leave the plaintiff's employment. The defendant should be prepared to disprove the plaintiff's case; he cannot, however, avail himself of any objection to the indenture of apprenticeship." He should reduce the damages as far as he can. i Termination, etc. Upon the death of the Cranch, 240, 270; 3 C. Rob. Adm. 237; but see 1 Whart. 113. g-2 Dana, 131; 5 Met. (Mass.) 37; 1 Dev. & Bat. 402. h-4 Clark & F. Ho. Lds. 234. Ashm. 267. j-1 S. & R. 330; 12 Pick. 110; 2 Barr. 766; 1 Carr & K. 622. K-1 Mass. 24; 2 Pick. 451; 8 Conn. 14; Bail. 209. 1-2 Pick. 451; 2 Dowl. & R. 465; Barn. & C. 460. m-6 Binn. 202; 6 S. & R. 526; 2 Pick. 357; 13 Met. 80. n-6 Johns. 274; 3 N. H. 274; 7 Me. 457: 2 Aik. 243; 1 E. D. Smith, 408; 1 Sandf. 711. 0-2 Harr. & G. 182; 1 Wend. 376: 1 Gilm. (Va.) 46: 5 Ired. 216. p-Peake R 55: Peake E. v. 334: Willes, 582. 4-5 East. 39; Burr. 1352. r-4 Moody, 12. S-2 H. Bl. 511; 7 T. R. 310, 1, 4, 1; Anstr 256. 46 94 master, the apprenticeship, being a personal APPRENTICESHIP FORMS. Apprenticeship Agreement ( or Indenture-General Form. This agreement (or indenture) witnesseth: That A. A., now aged years, and with the consent of P. A., his (father, or mother in case the father be not living) does by these presents apprento learn the art (or tice himself unto M. M., of day business, or profession, or trade) of (state what) from the date of these presents unto the of -. That he will perform all the duties required by law of him, and otherwise conduct and demean himself as a conscientious, faithful and industrious apprentice ought. That in consideration thereof said M. M. does hereby covenant, promise and agree to use the utmost of his endeavors to have said apprentice taught the art (or business, etc.) aforesaid, to read, write, elementary rules of arithmetic, and months' schooling (state what further, or say per year during said term), and in the meantime In witness whereof, said parties have hereunto subscribed their names, this day of A. A., A. P., M. M. Apprenticeship Agreement (or Indenture)-General Form. That P. A., of This agreement (or indenture) witnesseth: , does by these presents bind out his (or her) son, A. A., and that said A. A. does hereby bind himself out as an apprentice to M. M., of, to learn the art (business, profession, or trade) of (state what). That said A. A. is, at the date hereof, aged years. That said A. A. shall dwell and serve said M. M. as such apprentice, from the date hereof until the day of That during all said term said apprentice shall faithfully serve his said master, keep his secrets, and everywhere and at all times readily obey his lawful commands. He shall do no damage to his said master, nor wilfully suffer any to be done by others; and should any to his knowledge be intended he shall give said master reasonable notice thereof; he shall not haunt or frequent taverns, bawdy or tippling houses, saloons or gaming places, and shall not absent himself from the service of his said master, but in all things and at all times shall demean and conduct himself as a good and faithful apprentice ought. That said M. M., in consideration thereof, does In witness, etc. (Signed) P. A., A. A., M. M. day of, A. - Salk. 66; Stra. 284; 1 Day. 30. P. A., his father, of county, in the State of county, and State of That A. A., of (his or her) own free will, does That during all which time said apprentice shall That he (or she) shall not buy, sell, or traffic in his own goods, or the goods of others, nor be absent from the said master's service day or night without leave; but in all things behave as a faithful apprentice ought to do, during said term. That said master shall clothe and provide for the said apprentice in sickness and in health, and supply (him or her) with sufficient and suitable food, raiment and lodging; and shall use and employ the utmost of his endeavors to teach or cause said apprentice to be taught and instructed in the trade of (here state the trade, etc., as above). That he shall cause said apprentice to be taught (state what, as) to read and write, and the elementary rules of arithmetic, the compound rules and the rule of three, and at the expiration of (his or her) time of service give (him or her). (If money is paid with the apprentice insert here), and the said M. M. acknowledges receipt of dollars with the said A. A., from (his father or mother, P. A.), as a compensation for his instruction, as above mentioned. (Or if wages are to be paid for the service of the apprentice insert), and said M. M. further agrees dolto pay said A. A. the following sums of money, to wit: for the first year of his service lars; for the second year of his service-dollars; for every subsequent year until the expiration of dollars; which said pay—in day of his term of service ments are to be made on the each year. And for the true performance of all and singular the covenants and agreements aforesaid, the said parties bind themselves each unto the other. In witness whereof, the parties aforesaid have hereunto set their hands the day and year first above written. (Signature of Apprentice.) (Signature of Master.) A. A. M. M. P. A. (Signature of Parent or Guardian.) Apprenticeship Indenture or Agreement-General Form. - day This indenture (or agreement), made this father, and his son of, between P. A., of A. A., aged — years, of the one part, and M. M., of (state occupation), of the other part, witnesseth: That said A. A., with the consent of his father, P. A., does by these presents bind himself out as an apprentice to said M. M., to be taught and exercise and employ himself in the (business, or occupation, or profession, or science, or trade, as the case may be) of (state what), in which said M. M. is now day of engaged, and to live with and serve as an apprentice, from the date hereof until the years from the date hereof). -, (or for a term of That during said time said A. A. shall and will to the best and utmost of his ability, skill and knowledge intelligently and faithfully serve, and be just and true to his said master, his secrets and counsel keep, and everywhere and at all times his lawful commands obey. That he shall do and attempt no hurt to his said master, in person, goods, estate or otherwise, nor willingly suffer the same to be done by others, but forthwith give said master notice when he shall have any knowledge thereof. That he shall not embezzle or waste his said master's goods or money, nor suffer the same to be done. That he shall not lend his master's goods or ef fects to any person or persons whomsoever, nor suffer the same to be done, unless by his knowledge and consent. That he shall not traffic with, nor buy or sell, goods of his own or others during said term, without his said master's leave. That he shall not play at cards, dice, nor any unlawful games, whereby he or his master shall suffer damage or loss. That he shall not frequent, haunt, or visit playhouses, theatres, taverns, saloons, or ale-houses, except it be about his master's business there to be done. That he shall not at any time, by day or by night, absent, depart, or quit the service of his said master without his leave. And that in all things he shall and will behave, conduct, and demean himself to his said master as a conscientious, faithful, good, and industrious apprentice during said term. That said M. M., in consideration of the premises (and the sum of - dollars, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged) does hereby covenant, promise, and agree: That he will instruct and teach, or cause said apprentice, or otherwise cause him to be well and sufficiently instructed and taught in the (business, or occupation, or profession, or trade) aforesaid, after the best manner and mode of the time (or the best manner and way he shall be able). That he shall and will allow and find said apprentice in food, drink, washing, lodging, and apparel, both linen and woollen, and all other necessaries in sickness and in health, which shall be convenient, necessary, and proper for such an apprentice during said term. That he shall and will (here state the extent of education to be given during the term). And that at the expiration of said term, he shall and will give said apprentice over and above the clothing he shall then possess the following articles of apparel (stating them item by item, as coat, vest, pants, shoes, stockings, underwear, linen, hat, etc.) fit and suitable for such an apprentice. And for the true performance of all and singular the agreements and covenants aforesaid, the said parties bind themselves each to the other firmly by these presents. In witness whereof, said parties have (interchangeably) set their hands (and seals) hereto this day of, A. D. (Witnesses) (Signed) A. A., P. A., M. M. Consent of Father or Mother Indorsed. I hereby consent to the binding of my son (or daughter), A. A., in the manner and for the purposes expressed in the within indenture (or agreement). P. P. Apprenticeship Agreement (or Indenture-Guardian Consenting. This agreement (or indenture), made the - day of, witnesseth: That A. A., of, aged years, with the consent of G. N., his duly appointed guardian (herein indorsed), his father and mother being dead (or his father being dead and his mother refusing her consent), does by these presents bind himself unto M. M., of, as an apprentice in the art (or business, or occupation, or profession, or trade) of (state what). That, etc. (as in the above forms). Apprenticeship Agreement (or Indentare)-Magistrates or Overseers of Poor, etc., Consenting. of, witnesseth: - day with the consent of, and , justices of the peace, of said -(or overseers or J. J.. judge of -), hereon indorsed, does by these presents bind himself out to M. M., etc. (as in the above forms). Apprenticeship Agreement (or Indenture)-Parent, Guardian, Trustees, etc., Consenting. of This agreement (or indenture), made this - day witnesseth: That A. A., of -, aged years, with the concurrence and consent of P. A., his father (or G. N., guardian, his guardian, or T. R., U. S, and T. S., trustees of the in), does hereby bind himself out to M. M., etc. (as in the above forms). of Agree Apprenticeship—Cancellation ment, etc. We hereby cancel the within agreement (or indenture) of apprenticeship. Dated (Signed) A. A., P. A., M. M. Apprenticeship-Guaranty of Fidelity. By the Father-Indorsed. In consideration of the performance of the agreements and covenants specified in the within agreement (or indenture), by M. M., with my son, A. A. (and the further consideration of one dollar, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged), I do hereby bind myself to said M. M., for the true and faithful observation and performance of all the matters and things by said A. A. agreed and covenanted therein, and that he shall well and truly serve said M. M. Apprenticeship-Release. day of Know all men by these presents: That A. A., son of P. A., did by his agreement (or indenture), bearing date the bind himself as an apprentice unto M. M., of for a term of from the date thereof, as by said indenture more fully appears. That, etc. (stating the reasons for the release). That by reason thereof, said M. M. does hereby release and forever discharge said A. A. (and his father P. A.) of and from said agreement (or indenture), and all service (suretyship), and all other agreements, covenants, matters, and things therein contained, on their or either of their parts to be observed and performed, whatsoever, from the beginning of the world unto the date hereof. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this - day of, A. D. ———. M. M. Approach. See MARITIME LAW. Appropriation. See INTEREST; PAYMENTS. Approval. See BONDS. Approved Indorsed Notes. See NOTES. Appurtenances. See REAL PROPERTY. Arbitration and Award. See AGENCY; ARBITRATION. Arbitrary Punishment. See PUNISHMENT. Arbitration. See AGENCY. Arbitrator. See AGENCY. Archives. See GOVERNMENT. Area. See HOUSE; REAL PROPERTY. Aristocracy. See GOVERNMENT. Arm of the Sea. See WATER; REAL PROPERTY. Armistice. See INTERNATIONAL LAW. Arms. See MILITARY LAW. Arraignment. See CRIMINAL LAW; Practice. Arrears. See PAYMENT. Arrest. See PRACTICE. ASSIGNMENT. See ACCOUNT; AGREEMENT; BOND; BOOKKEEPING; LEASE; MORTGAGE, etc. AN ASSIGNMENT is a transfer by writing, as distinguished from one by delivery. It is a transfer or making over to another the whole of any property, real or personal, in possession or in action, or of any estate or right therein. A transfer of title or interest by writing; the writing by which the assignment is made. An assignment differs from a lease, which is 'the conveyance of a less term than the lessor has in the estate. Every demand connected with a right of property, real or personal, is assignable. Rent to grow due; the right to cut trees, which have been sold on the grantor's land; the services of an indentured apprentice; a replevin bond; a claim for sheriff's fees; future debts ;e a guarantee; and a mere possibility, coupled with an interest, may be assigned. As a general rule, all choses in action, such as bonds, mortgages, notes, judgments, debts, contracts, agreements, as well relating to personal as real estate, are assignable, and will pass to the assignee a right of action in the name of such assignee, against all parties liable to an action. When a chose in action is assignable, it may be assigned in separate parcels to different persons; and either of the assignees may maintain an action to recover the portion to him assigned. Where, however, a debt is assigned in separate parcels, it is, in effect, a splitting of the cause of action, and the whole debt, notwithstanding the assignments, should be sued for in one action. If the owner of some part of the debt will not join as co-plaintiff, he should be made a defendant. A single debt (a single cause of action) cannot be converted into several debts (several causes of action) unless with the consent of the debtor. Some choses in action are not assignable. For example, an officer's pay or commission;' or the salary of a judge; or claims for fishing; or other bounties of the government; or rights of action for fraud or tort." Nor can personal trusts be assigned; as the right of a master in his apprentice;o or the duties of a testamentary guardian.P A person cannot sell to another a debt against himself; a debtor has no assignable interest in debts owing by him. A demand due from a person to himself and another as partners, is, to the extent of his own interest in it, no debt against him. Consideration. An assignee of a right of action is not bound to show that he gave any a-Hob. 173: 1 Greenl. Ev. 27; Cruise Dig. tit. 1, 2 45, n; 7 N. H. 522; 6 Me. 81, 200; 18 Pick. 569; 1 Met. 313; 4 Id. 580; 9 Leigh. 548; 11 Ad. & E. 34. b5 Cow. 363; Will. Eq. Juris. 460. C-5 Hill, 293. d-23 How. 236; 14 Abb. 285. e-13 Abb. 475. f-1 Bosw. 352.7 Paige, 76; 17 How. (U. S.) 368; 2 Seld. 187. h-See Willard's Eq. Juris.; Burril Assignments, 65. 1-2 Seld. 179; 8 How. 514. j-See 10 N. Y. 273: 3 Abb. 431. K-13 Mo. 300; 6 Cush. 282; 11 S. & R. 78. 1-2 Anstr. 533 1 Ball & B. Ch. (Ir.) 387; 1 Swanst. 74; 3 T. R. 681; 2 Beav. Rolls. 544; Turn. & R. 459; see 7 Mot. 335: 13 Mass. 290; 15 Ves. Ch. 139. m-10 Humph. 342. - Pet. 193; 6 Cole, 456; 3 E. D. Smith, 246; 22 Barb. 110: 26 Id. 635; 2 N. H. 293: 3 Litt. (Ky.) 41; 9 Serg. & R. 244; 6 Madd. Ch. 59; Mylne & K. 592. valuable consideration for the assignment. The owner of the cause of action may give it away if he choose, and the donee will have as good a right as though he were an assignee for value. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, it will be presumed the assignment was for a sufficient consideration. Proof of a valuable consideration is only necessary to be made when a defence is set up, which, unless the plaintiff was purchaser for value, would conclude him; as where the object is to prove that the alleged assignment is a mere sham." And when, in pleading, the assignment is alleged to have been for value received, the allegation as to value received is immaterial.▾ No formality is necessary to effect a transfer of a chose in action. Any transaction between the contracting parties which indicates their intention to pass the beneficial interest in the instrument from one to the other, is sufficient for that purpose; a debt or claim may be assigned by parol as well as by writing." Proof of Assignment. An assignment is proved by the evidence of the payee of the note in suit, that he had indorsed (or delivered without indorsement, for a valuable consideration) the note to the plaintiff, and that he has no interest in the note when sworn. The production by the plaintiff, on the trial, of an assignment to himself, after due proof of the execution thereof by the assignor, is sufficient evidence of a delivery of such assignment, and that it was delivered on the day it bears date." Warranty. In every assignment of an instrument, even not negotiable, the assignee impliedly warrants that the instrument is valid, and the obligor liable to pay it; and that there is no legal defence to its collection, arising out of his own connection with the original transaction." That the party was competent to contract; and that the amount is unpaid. Where a debt is assigned it carries with it all the collateral securities held by the assignor for its collection, although they are not mentioned or referred to in the assignment. An assignment of a guaranteed note carries with it the guarantee; and the assignment of a debt carries with it, as an incident, a collateral mortgage, by which it is secured. The proper technical and operative words in assignment are " assign, transfer, and set over"; but "give, grant, bargain, and sell," or any other words which show the intent of the parties to make a complete transfer, will operate an assignment. 0-11 B. Mon. 60; 1 Mass. 172; 8 Id. 299; 8 N. H. 472. p-12 N. H. 431; 1 Hill, 375- q-11 Barb. 140. r-1 E. D. Smith, 400; 2 Id. 497; 4 Id. 220; 27 Barb. 178; 14 Id. 79: 38 Id. 574: 1 Abb 177. S-10 N. Y. 60; 16 Abb. 146. 1-5 Sandf. 52: 2 Seld. 214. u-2 Abb. 81. V-3 Cranch. 193; 1 Abb. 177. W-2 Story Eq. 311; 4 Taunt. 326; Robert's Fr. 275; 1 Ves. 331; 17 How. (U. S.) 368 Id. 612; 4 Blackf. 380; 3 Sm. & Marsh, 647; 1 E. D. Smith, 273: 4 Id. 440; 1 Barb. 454; 39 Id. 163: 2 Hilt. 77: Id. 485; 19 Johns. 95: 15 Barb. 371; 1 Johns. 580; 12 Id. 346; 17 1d. 284. X-3 Kas 295. y-20 N. Y 472. Z-4 E. D. Smith, 423. a-31 Barb. 155. b-12 Sm. & Marsh. 302; 2 Ellis & Bl. 849. C-20 N. Y. 226. d-15 Id. 574. e-15 Id. 439. f-2 Hilt. 484 -39 Barb. 163. h-5 Cow. 202. i-Watkins' Conv. (Preston Ed.) B. 2, C. Ix. ASSIGNMENT FORMS. The essential requisites of an assignment are: 1. The proper technical and operative words of assignment, or their equivalent. 2. The description of the property or thing assigned (so that a stranger may know and distinguish it without difficulty). 3. The conditions, limitations, restrictions, etc., imposed, with time, manner, etc., of performance, if any. 4. The signature of the assignor. When an assignment is made on conditions, with limitations, restrictions, etc., and the assignor does not want to lose control of the property or thing assigned (he having given the assignee possession), he must have it recorded or registered in the proper office, as if it were a mortgage on the property or thing assigned. And when all the conditions are complied with, he should enter satisfaction on the record, or give a receipt to that effect. Assignment-Simple Forms. I assign (state what) to E. F. (Signed) Another. A. B. In consideration of (state what) I assign, etc. (stating what). Dated, (Signed) A. B. Another, with Conditions. When the assignee has possession of the property assigned, this assignment, to be of effect, should be recorded in the proper office. I (or we, giving names of assignor or assignors, if desired) hereby assign, transfer and set over unto E. F., etc. (subject to the conditions [or stipulations] herein contained) all the following described property, viz. (describing it). In consideration thereof said E. F. has delivered (or paid, state what). And it is hereby agreed That said E. F. shall, on or before the - day of, deliver (or pay, state what). That said property shall not pass from his possession or the ownership vest in him until he has made said delivery or payment, etc., as is herein specified. (Signed) A. B., E. F. Assignment-General Form. With Power of Attorney. In consideration of the sum of dollars (the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged) I do hereby assign, transfer and set over to E. F. (of ——), all my right, title and interest in and to (here describe what). (And I do hereby constitute said E. F. my attorney, in my name or otherwise, but at his own costs and charges, to take all legal measures which may be proper or necessary for the complete recovery and enjoyment of the premises). Witness my hand (and seal) this day of (Witness) C. D. A. B. Seal.] Assignment-General Form. With Conditions. With Power of Attorney. Know all men by these presents: That I, the undersigned, for value received, do hereby grant, assign, transfer and convey unto E. F. (here describe the property assigned). To have and to hold the same forever, hereby appointing and constituting said assignee true and lawful attorney in name , place and stead, for the purposes aforesaid, to ask, demand, sue for, attach, levy, recover, and re- Assignment-General Form. A. B. For value received, I assign (transfer and set over) the (within, above, or foregoing) written note (or other instrument), together with all my title_and interest in and rights under the same, to E. F. (Signed) A. B. Assignment-General Form. Personal Property, by Indorsement with Power, etc. Know all men by these presents: That the undersigned, A. B., in consideration of dollars, to me paid by E, F., have assigned, transferred and set over unto said E. F. all my title and interest in and rights under the withinwritten instrument, and every clause, article and thing therein contained. That I hereby appoint and constitute said E. F. my attorney, in my name, place or stead, or otherwise, to his own use to take all legal measures which may be proper for the complete recovery and enjoyment of the assigned premise, with full power of substitution. In witness, etc. Assignment-General Form. witnesseth: That A. B. (of ——), in consideration of — dollars, [the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged assigns, transfers and sets over to E. F. (of ) [his executors, administrators and assigns] all his title and interest in and rights under, accounts, debts, demands, goods, merchandise, notes, wares, etc., etc. (according to the nature of the property scheduled) set forth in the schedules (marked A, B, C, etc.) attached to and made a part of this assignment. That said A. B. gives said E. F. [his executors, administrators and assigns] the full power to ask, demand, collect, receive, receipt for, compound, and give acquittance for the same or any part thereof; and in said assignor's name, or otherwise, but at his or their own costs, to prosecute and withdraw any suits at law or in equity therefore. Given under my hand (and seal) (at —), the day and year first above written. A. B. Assignment-Account. Know all men by these presents: That I, A. B. (of ), in consideration of dollars, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, do hereby assign, transfer and set over unto E. F. (of) (his executors, administrators and assigns, and to his and their own proper use and benefit), all my title and interest in and rights under any and all sum or sums of money now due or to grow due upon the annexed account or upon the sales (loans, services, etc.) therein mentioned. That I do hereby give said E. F. (his executors, administrators and assigns) full authority and power to ask, collect, demand, receive, receipt for, compound and acquit; and in my name or otherwise to institute, prosecute and withdraw any action at law, or suits in equity therefore. In witness, etc. Assignment—Acknowledgment. The assignor may in any case acknowledge his assignment before a competent officer, whose certificate should be indorsed on or attached to the assignment. Such acknowledgment will entitle the assignment to be introduced in evidence without proof of its execution, |