AYANT CAUSE
\ˈa͡ɪənt kˈɔːz], \ˈaɪənt kˈɔːz], \ˈaɪ_ə_n_t k_ˈɔː_z]\
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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 Toullier, n. 245. The term Is used in Louisiana.
By Henry Campbell Black
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