African Customary Law in South Africa
by Maithufi, Professor IP; Mnisi Weeks, Dr Sindiso; Mofokeng, Mr Lesala; Ndima, Dr Dial; Himonga, Professor Chuma; Nhlapo, Professor ThandabantuEdition: 1st
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Pub. Date: 2015-11-09
Publisher(s): Oxford University Press
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Table of Contents
PART 1 Theoretical and structural overview of African customary law
1. Historical overview of customary law
2. The nature and concept of customary law
3. Legal pluralism
4. Ascertainment and proof of customary law
5. Internal conflict of laws
PART 2 Personal law and personal rights in African customary law
6. Marriage
7. Consequences of marriage
8. Dissolution of marriage
9. The customary law of succession
10. Contractual obligations in customary law
11. Customary law of delict
12. Criminal law
PART 3 Political and civic aspects of African customary law
13. Traditional leadership institutions
14. Traditional courts
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