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...]

In logic. A self evident truth; an indisputable truth. … [Read more...]

in pleading. This is frequently necessary, particularly in special actions of assumpsit. 2. When the matter alleged in the pleading is to be considered as lying more properly in the knowledge of the plaintiff, than of the defendant, then the declaration ought to state that the defendant had notice thereof; as when the defendant promised to give the plaintiff as much for a … [Read more...]

In pleading. To acknowledge and justify an act done. To make an avowry. For example, when replevin is brought for a thing distrained, and the party taking claims that he had a right to make the distress, he is said to avow. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition practice. Signifies to justify or maintain an act formerly done. For example, when replevin is brought for a … [Read more...]

In feudal law. A duty required from some customary tenants, to carry goods in a wagon or upon loaded horses. … [Read more...]