THE METHODOLOGY USED TO INTERPRET CUSTOMARY LAND TENURE

Customary land tenure is normally not based on codified or statutory sources, but stems from customary traditions and norms. When westernised courts have to interpret and adjudicate these customary traditions and norms, the normal rules of statutory interpretation cannot be followed. The court has t...

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Main Author: Gerrit Pienaar
Format: Article
Language:Afrikaans
Published: North-West University 2012-09-01
Series:Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal
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Online Access:http://www.nwu.ac.za/webfm_send/58704