Principle

CUSTOMARY LAW — Repugnancy Doctrine — Custom Not Repugnant Merely Because Inconsistent with English Law Concepts

Area of law
CUSTOMARY LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Inconsistency with English law does not make a custom repugnant. The principle applies to customary law. The repugnancy doctrine is not a vehicle for imposing English legal concepts. The rule respects the autonomy of customary law. The court will apply the custom as proved. The…

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