Principle

CHIEFTAINCY LAW — Chieftaincy Succession — Declaration of Sole Recognition of Chief over Community

Area of law
CHIEFTAINCY LAW
Court
Supreme Court

A court may grant a declaration that a plaintiff is the only recognised chief over a community. The declaration must specify the community and local government area. The principle applies to chieftaincy disputes. Such a declaration settles competing claims to a throne. The rule provides…

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