Principle

JURISDICTION — Customary Courts — Substance over Form — No Pleadings Filed in Customary Courts

Area of law
JURISDICTION
Court
Supreme Court

In Customary Courts, substance prevails over form. The principle applies to customary law proceedings. The court will not be bound by technicalities. The rule promotes access to justice. The court will determine the real dispute. The principle is well-established.

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