How and Where are Customary Law Matters Inheritance disputes under traditional law Marriage under customary law Communal land allocations dealt with?

Covers:

Inheritance disputes under traditional law

Marriage under customary law

Communal land allocations

Courts:

Traditional Leaders (Chiefs, Headmen) handle minor disputes

Magistrates’ Courts – if disputes escalate or involve legal enforcement

High Court – for appeals or conflicts with statutory law

📌 Tip: Customary law applies only if it does not conflict with statutory law.