Principle

LAND LAW — Customary Tenancy — Denial of Overlord’s Title as Ground for Forfeiture

Area of law
LAND LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Denial of the overlord's title by a customary tenant constitutes the most serious breach. Such denial justifies forfeiture of the tenancy. The principle applies to customary land law. The rule protects the overlord's fundamental title. Any denial, direct or indirect, is a grave act of…

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