220 Pages
by
Routledge
220 Pages
by
Routledge
220 Pages
by
Routledge
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Originally published in 1953, this book records the Customary Law of the Sukuma tribe and discusses the differences in law whcih grew up in the various local federations, with the aim of unifying Customary Law for both the Tanzanians and European colonial authorities. The material is presented in short paragraphs which are connected logically to each other, but each of which can stand by itself if it should be necessary to quote it in a judgment.
Part 1: Introductory: Land and People Part 2: The Law of Persons
1. Bridewealth
2. Marriage
3. Divorce
4. Children
5. Guardianship
Part 3: The Law of Property
6. Land Tenure
7. Cattle
8. Sale
Part 4: The Law of Succession
9. Inheritance
Biography
Hans Cory
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