"In a claim for declaration of title or a declaration that a plaintiff is entitled to a certificate of occupancy such as in this case the plaintiff is in law...
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"Every member of the family, has an interest in family property and is under a duty to protect such property. There is therefore a locus standi to institute an action...
"Where a purchaser of family land under customary law pays the purchase price, presents the customary gifts, and is let into possession by the family, a valid title is conferred...
"The principle that a sale of family land without the consent of the head of the family is void presupposes the existence of a head of family. Where there is...
"Subject to the provisions of section 20, no claim to any estate, interest or right in or to any lands in respect of which a notice has been served and...