Principle

CUSTOMARY LAW — Chieftaincy — Onus on Plaintiff to Prove Valid Nomination and Appointment in Accordance with Customary Law

Area of law
CUSTOMARY LAW
Court
Supreme Court

The plaintiff in a chieftaincy declaration claim bears the burden of proving valid nomination and appointment under customary law. The principle applies to all chieftaincy disputes. The plaintiff must adduce evidence of the custom and compliance with it. The rule protects the integrity of chieftaincy…

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