Principle

CUSTOMARY LAW — Proof of Customary Law — Duty of Trial Court to Make Specific Findings

Area of law
CUSTOMARY LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Customary law must be proved as fact unless judicially noticed. The trial court must make specific findings. The principle applies to all customary law claims. The court cannot assume the existence of a custom. The rule ensures that customs are properly established. The principle is…

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