Ayant Cause
Black's Law Dictionary · Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Black's Law Dictionary
In French law. This term signifies one to whom a right has been assigned, either by will, gift, sals, 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 LouisiansL