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Impact of the Judicial Interpretation of Repugnancy Doctrine on the Customary Laws and Customary Practices in Nigeria.

Research project topic on Impact of the Judicial Interpretation of Repugnancy Doctrine on the Customary Laws and Customary Practices in Nigeria.

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…