Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Burden of Proof — Burden on Plaintiff to Prove Customary Law Relied Upon

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

A party relying on customary law must prove it. Failure to prove the applicable custom defeats the claim. The principle applies to evidence law and chieftaincy matters.

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