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John owes Kathleen​ $5,000. In​ January, Kathleen assigns her right to collect the money to Jennifer. In​ March, Kathleen assigns her right to collect the money to Maxwell. Maxwell notifies John of the assignment and requests all payments to be made to him. Under the American rule​ (New York​ rule), who has the legal right to the​ money?

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Jennifer, because she was the first assignment in time.

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