TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION ........................................................................................................................ ii APPROVAL ............................................................................................................................... iii CHAPTER ONE... Continue Reading

BY TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page i Certification ii Approval iii Dedication iv Acknowledgement v Table of Contents vii CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Definition of Homosexuality 1 1.2 Who is a Homosexual? 16 1.3 What is Marriage? 18 1.4... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Deep seated perception that women are inferior to men is rooted in customary believes long held. This perception fuels various practices, some, varying among the various customary groups, and others cutting across them. The negative characteristic that binds these customary practices, and which serves as the basis for this work: is... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.0. Introduction. This study is an investigation of the legal and customary impacts of divorce on women and children in Uganda. The study will explore the problems that divorcees (women) and the children of these families are faced with and interventions that have been employed to address the trauma that they are faced... Continue Reading

  INTRODUCTION The introduction of the British Common Law, the Doctrine of Equity and the Statute of General Application by  Ordinance 3 of 1863  into Nigeria did not abolish the customary law of the people. Rather, the statute... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The term marriage can be defined as the coming together of a man and a woman as husband and wife. In Nigeria, marriages are contracted in various ways which include statutory marriage, customary marriage and Islamic marriage. At the time of marriage, it is likely that neither of the parties envisages the possibility of dissolution of the... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The term marriage can be defined as the coming together of a man and a woman as husband and wife. In Nigeria, marriages are contracted in various ways which include statutory marriage, customary marriage and Islamic marriage. At the time of marriage, it is likely that neither of the parties envisages the possibility of dissolution of the... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION APPROVAL DEDICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Table of Statutes Table of Cases LIST OF ACRONYMS ABSTRACT CHAPTER ONE 1.0 Introduction 1,1 Background of the study 1.2 PROBLEM STATEMENT 1.1.1 Specific objectives 1.3 Significance of the Study 1.4 Scope of the study Geographical scope 1.5 Methodology 1.6 Literature Review 1.12... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENT ABSTRACT TABLE OF CONTENT CHAPTER ONE 9 INTRODUCTION 9 1.0 Background 9 1.1 Background of the study 9 1.2 Statement of the problem 10 1.2 Objective of the study 11 1.3.2 Specific objectives 11 1.4 Scope of the study 12 CHAPTER TWO 13 LITERATURE REVIEW 13 2.1 INTRODUCTION 13 2.2 Causes of early marriages 14 2.3 consequences of... Continue Reading

TITTLE ............................................................................ . DECLARATION .................................................................... . DEDICATION .................................................................... . ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ........................................................... . CHAPTER ONE PAGE (i)... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENT. DECLARATION ...................................................................................................................................... i APPROVAL ............................................................................................................................................ ii ABBREVIATIONS I ACRONYMS... Continue Reading

A LEGAL AND JURISPRUDENTIAL ANALYSIS OF HOMOSEXUALITY AND SAME SEX MARRIAGES:  SUPPORTING THE NIGERIAN POSITIION ABSTRACT APPROVAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page                                                                                        i... Continue Reading

Abstract Despite international agreements and national laws, marriage of girls below 18 years of age is common worldwide and affects millions. Child marriage, defined as marriage of a child below 18 years of age is an ancient worldwide custom. Other terms applied to child marriage include 'early marriage' and 'child brides.' Child marriage is... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The inevitability of death makes the law of inheritance so significant in the life of man. Thus, every society or nation has the rules and regulations guiding the sharing of estates left behind by the deceased. These rules and regulations, as a matter of long usage, become a binding law in a society and such law is referred to as... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The inevitability of death makes the law of inheritance so significant in the life of man. Thus, every society or nation has the rules and regulations guiding the sharing of estates left behind by the deceased. These rules and regulations, as a matter of long usage, become a binding law in a society and such law is referred to as... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Marriage is a universal institution recognized and respected throughout the world. As a social institution, marriage is founded and governed by the social and religious norms of society. Therefore, the sanctity of marriage is a well-accepted principle in the world community. Marriage is the root... Continue Reading

  INTRODUCTION The introduction of the British Common Law, the Doctrine of Equity and the statute of General Application by  Ordinance  3 of 1863  into Nigeria did not abolish the customary law of the people. Rather, the statute introducing such English Laws expressly made... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The source of law in most African countries is Customary law, the Common law and legislation both colonial and post-independent.  In a typical African country, the great majority of the people conduct their personal activities in accordance with and subject to Customary law. Customary law has great impact in the area of addressing... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Right from the beginning there has always been a transition from one generation to another generation and whatever assets or liabilities that were owned or used by one generation is usually passed or transferred to the succeeding generation. The law... Continue Reading