Principle

CUSTOMARY LAW — Benin Customary Law — Inheritance Rights — Second Burial Rites as Condition Precedent for Vesting of Igiogbe

Area of law
CUSTOMARY LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Under Benin custom, the eldest son is trustee until second burial rites. The Igiogbe vests only after those rites. The principle applies to inheritance under Benin customary law. The rule protects the rights of all children. The eldest son cannot claim absolute ownership until rites…

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