Principle

CUSTOMARY LAW — Yoruba Native Law and Custom — Succession to Headship of Family — Eldest Surviving Son as Proper Person to Succeed

Area of law
CUSTOMARY LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Under Yoruba customary law, the eldest surviving son (Dawodu) succeeds as family head. The principle applies to succession. The rule is well-established. The court will apply this customary rule. The principle is well-established.

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