DOCTRINE OF ESTATE ADMINISTRATION UNDER AFRICAN CUSTOMARY LAW
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TAIWO Adetayo
Publication Type: Journal article
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ABSTRACT
Cusrnmary law of succession constitutes a significant percentage of customs which Nigerian courts have been constrained to interpret and apply, considering the key role of customs in the private relotionships of the people. The main objective of this article is to show the modus operand for distribution of estate administration under Customary Law. ft will also discuss the procedne applicable [or ad,nrn,stration of intestate estate in line with custoinaty lair o/ intestate estate a/a deceased [el/au’ uho lived and died under the same rule. The ii’ork will also wialne the signi/icwtce (/ijjereltces between the English—statutorv law of estate. athnnnsn’atio;r (111(/ its customary counterpart. The customary /aw is no doybt an important source of Nigerian’ lair and cn3itht be wished. away’ Vxa ., /