Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Traditional Evidence — Pleading and Proof Required

Area of law: EVIDENCE LAW
Court: Supreme Court

Traditional evidence requires pleading the root of title and ancestral history. The principle applies to land disputes. The party must prove the chain of devolution. The rule ensures that traditional claims are substantiated. Gaps are fatal. The principle is well-established.

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