Principle

LAND LAW — Customary Land Tenure — Alienation of Family Land Requires Consent of Head and Principal Members

Area of law: LAND LAW — Customary Land Tenure
Court: Supreme Court

Valid alienation requires head and principal members' consent. Transfer by head alone is voidable, not void. The principle applies to customary land law. Non-consenting members must act promptly. The rule protects family interests. The principle is well-established.

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