An ancient measure, used in measuring Rhenish wines it contained forty gallons. AYANT CAUSE. French law. This term, which is used in Louisiana, signifies one to whom a right has been assigned, either by will, gift, sale, exchange, or the like. An assignee. An ayant cause differs from an heir who acquires the right by inheritance. 8 Toull. n. 245. … [Read more...]
AXIOM
In logic. A self evident truth; an indisputable truth. … [Read more...]
AYANT CAUSE
In French law. This term signifies one to whom a right has been assigned, either by will, gift, sale, exchange, or the like; an assignee. An ayant cause differs from an heir who acquires the right by inheritance. 8 TouUier, n. 245. The term is used in Louisiana. … [Read more...]
AYLE
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AYRE
In old Scotch law. Eyre; a circuit, eyre, or iter. … [Read more...]