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What were the key issues in the dispute between Nandi and Sibu?
What were the key issues in the dispute between Nandi and Sibu?
The key issue was whether Monde's marriage to Sibu was valid without the consent of his first spouse, Nandi.
What role did expert witnesses play in the dispute?
What role did expert witnesses play in the dispute?
Expert witnesses, including traditional leaders, a legal expert, and an anthropologist, testified about the customary law and the requirement of the first spouse's consent for a husband's subsequent marriage.
How did the fear of litigation favoring those who can afford it relate to the context of the case study?
How did the fear of litigation favoring those who can afford it relate to the context of the case study?
The fear was that litigation might favor Sibu, who had the means to afford legal representation, potentially impacting the outcome of the dispute.
Explain the relevance of ascertaining and proving customary law in the context of the case study.
Explain the relevance of ascertaining and proving customary law in the context of the case study.
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What historical and constitutional factors were mentioned as background to the litigation involving customary law?
What historical and constitutional factors were mentioned as background to the litigation involving customary law?
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