Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Traditional History — Application of the Rule in Kojo v. Bonsie

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

When traditional history evidence is conflicting or inconclusive, the court applies the Kojo v. Bonsie rule. The court makes reference to facts in recent history to resolve the issue. The principle applies to land and chieftaincy cases. Recent acts of ownership within living memory verify…

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