Principle

CUSTOMARY LAW — Customary Courts — Burden of Proof — Reference to Defendant’s Failure to Prove Ownership

Area of law
CUSTOMARY LAW
Court
Supreme Court

When a Customary Court states that the defendant failed to prove ownership, it does not necessarily shift the burden of proof. The court likely means the defendant failed to rebut the strong case proved by the plaintiff. The burden remains on the plaintiff to prove…

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