EVIDENCE LAW — Proof of Custom — Exclusive Entitlement to Chieftaincy Stool Established by Uncontradicted Evidence of Unbroken Succession

Uncontradicted evidence of unbroken succession over a long period establishes exclusive entitlement to a chieftaincy stool. A period of 63 years of consistent succession demonstrates established and accepted tradition. The principle applies to chieftaincy and customary law disputes. The court may rely on long practice…