Principle

CUSTOMARY LAW – Customary Court Proceedings – Substance Over Form Where Fair Hearing Is Observed

Area of law
CUSTOMARY LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Customary courts are not bound by strict rules of procedure. As long as fair hearing is observed, technical defects in form do not invalidate proceedings. The appellate court focuses on the substance of the dispute. The principle recognises the informal nature of customary courts. The…

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