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the features of the Nigerian customary law are;
1 it is mostly unwritten
2 it is flexible and it changes with time
3 it commands obedience frm those subject to it sway
4 it is derived from the customs and traditions of the people
5 it is not the same frm one ethnic grp to the other.
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What has the author Kris Onubuleze written?
Kris Onubuleze has written: 'Customary law in Nigeria' -- subject(s): Customary law
What kind of legal system is practiced in nigeria?
Combination of English common law, customary law and Islamic law
What are the limitations of African customary law?
The limitations of African customary law include the Judicature Act of Kenya and Nigeria's Federal Evidence Act. Another limitation is the Supreme Court Act of 1960.
Why does the repugnance test affront to customary law?
Customary law
What are the sources of law in Ghana?
A case law these are law that are reported in valume. it consist of citation notes and years these are as follow...N.L.R.P means nigeria law report.N.N.L.R northern nigeria law report.S.C supreme court,W.A.C.H western African court appeal,A.C appeal court.
What are the requirements of a valid customary marriage in Nigeria?
customary marriage means is married in accordance to customary laws and prevailing rules and regulations, the requirement is therefore certificate issued by the local registry.
What are the important of the development of administrative law in Nigeria?
important of law in nigeria
What has the author Chike Akosa written?
Chike Akosa has written: 'Know your customary law through customary court judgements' -- subject(s): Cases, Customary law
What has the author Aharon Layish written?
Aharon Layish has written: 'Legal documents from the Judean desert' -- subject(s): Bedouin Law, Customary law, Wilderness of Judaea, Customary law (Islamic law) 'Divorce in the Libyan family' -- subject(s): Customary law, Divorce (Islamic law)
What Difference between customary law and common law?
The existence of legislation is essentially de jure whereas customary law exists de facto.Legislation grows out of the theoretical principles but customary law grows out of practise and long existence.legislation as a source is historically much latter as compared to customary law which is oldest form of law.Legislation is an essential characteristic of modern society whereas the customary law has developed through primitive society.legislation is complete, precise, written in form and easily accessible,whereas customary law is mostly unwritten and is difficult to trace.
What is the difference between customary law and indigenous law?
None.
Is customary court ruling on divorce in Nigeria recognized internationally?
Yes, see the link below which shows that the US government recognizes customary court ruling on divorce in Nigeria ... but only in the case where the marriage was done OUTSIDE the court, i.e. Traditional or customary marriages only. Any marriage done in court must be addressed by a high court.http://travel.state.gov/visa/fees/fees_5455.html?cid=9704Specific text says:Customary Divorce: Marriage under native law and custom may be dissolved by a Magistrate Court or a Customary Court. It may also be dissolved in accordance with the Native Law and Custom of the place where the marriage was contracted without recourse to any Court, be it Customary or Magistrate Court. The proper documentation for customary divorce is a Court Judgment or Order granting the divorce or where recourse was not had to the Court, an affidavit deposing to the fact of the divorce.
