Concurrent jurisdiction of high court and customary court

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• ISAAC OLUWAGBEMI V. CHIEF THEOPHILUS AJAYI (2007)→

  Court

  Court of Appeal (Ibadan Division)

  Judgment date

  12 July 2007

  Summary of Oluwagbemi v. Ajayi, a significant case regarding customary court jurisdiction over land disputes in rural areas in Nigeria.

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• AKANDE V. ALAGBE (2001)→

  Court

  Court of Appeal (Ibadan Division)

  Judgment date

  19 February 2001

  Summary of Akande v. Alagbe (2001) ruling on issues related to jurisdiction under the Land Use Act and customary rights.

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