African Customary Law of Property Quiz

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According to traditional customary law, who was perceived to have full legal capacity in terms of property rights?

  • The individual family members
  • The colonial authorities
  • The family head (correct)
  • The agnatic groups

What were the main characteristics of property rights under traditional customary law?

  • Rights were granted based on communal ownership
  • Rights were granted to family or agnatic groups (correct)
  • Rights were granted based on colonial influence
  • Rights were granted to individuals only

Who was responsible for contracts and delicts under the colonial influence in terms of property rights?

  • Individual family members
  • The family head (correct)
  • The agnatic groups
  • The colonial authorities

What was the ownership structure of property rights under traditional customary law?

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In traditional customary law, who was deemed to have acquired property through the family head?

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