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Magaya v. Magaya Customary Law And Human Rights

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Magaya+v+Magaya

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Date recorded: Dec 30, 1999

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Human rights Judgements
Women

Summary: Appellant applied to be designated heir on grounds that only male issues are entitled under customary law to be nominated heirs. Community Court appointed Appellant but Respondent appealed on ground that not all family members had opportunity to attend trial of case. Magistrate’s Court reversed and appointed Respondent as heir.

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Magaya+v+Magaya.pdf
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