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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AVERSIO
In the civil law. An averting or turning away. A term applied to a species of sale in gross or bulk. Letting a house altogether, instead of In chambers. 4 Kent, Comm. 517. Aversio pericnli. A turning away of peril. Used of a contract of insurance. 3 Kent, Comm. 263. … [Read more...]
AVOWANT
One who makes an avowry. … [Read more...]
AVERUM
Goods, property, substance; a beast of burden. Spelman. … [Read more...]