Customary law Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
There’s no universal meaning of law so it’s best to…
A
Describe it!
2
Q
Described as the…
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Law of various indigenous people of Nigeria
Regulate their relationship and transaction
3
Q
Features
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Oldest source of law
Unique to the specific people.
Accepted and binding
4
Q
Zaidan v. Mohosen
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Not common law of England
Not enacted by a competent legislature in Nigeria
But enforceable and binding
5
Q
Obaseki JSC
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Organic or living law of an indigenous people of Nigeria regulating their lives and transactions
6
Q
Obaseki JSC 2
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Mirrors our culture and not alien to us.
We need both foreign and customary laws.
7
Q
Limited to personal matters by virtue of
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36(12)
