Principle

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — Appellate Jurisdiction — Customary Court of Appeal — Leave to Appeal Not Available to Parties on Non-Customary Law Questions

Area of law
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Appeals from the Customary Court of Appeal to the Court of Appeal are limited to questions of customary law. The principle applies to constitutional law. No appeal with leave exists for non-customary law questions. The rule restricts appellate jurisdiction. The appellant cannot circumvent the requirement.…

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