Principle

LAND LAW — Jurisdiction — Statutory Right of Occupancy — Exclusive Original Jurisdiction of High Court

Area of law
LAND LAW
Court
Supreme Court

The High Court has exclusive original jurisdiction over statutory rights of occupancy. The principle applies to land law. Customary Courts lack such jurisdiction. The rule is statutory. Proceedings in Customary Courts are nullities. The principle is well-established.

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