Principle

CUSTOMARY LAW — Customary Tenancy — Forfeiture — Acts constituting misbehaviour warranting forfeiture of customary tenancy

Area of law
CUSTOMARY LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Forfeiture is the remedy for a customary tenant's misconduct. The key is challenging the overlord's title. The principle applies to customary land tenure. Acts of alienation or denial of title constitute misconduct. The rule protects the overlord's reversionary interest. The court will order forfeiture upon…

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