Principle

CUSTOMARY LAW — Proof of Custom — Evidence of More Than One Witness — Prudence

Area of law
CUSTOMARY LAW
Court
Supreme Court

This principle establishes that while customary law may be established by a lone witness, it is unsafe to rely on such evidence, and it is desirable to have more than one witness. The principle applies in customary law proof. It ensures that custom is reliably…

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