Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Traditional History — Rule in Kojo v. Bonsie Applies Where Both Histories Are Probable

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Where both parties present plausible traditional histories, the court tests them against established facts within living memory. The more probable history is the one consistent with recent historical facts. The principle applies to land and chieftaincy disputes. The rule provides an objective method for resolving…

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