Principle

CHIEFTAINCY LAW β€” Locus Standi in Chieftaincy Matters β€” Parameters for Instituting Action

Area of law
CHIEFTAINCY LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Two bases for standing in chieftaincy matters: family hereditary interest (representative action) or personal right to stool (individual action). Statement of claim and evidence must show the nature of interest asserted. The principle applies to chieftaincy law. The rule clarifies standing parameters. Constitutional right to…

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