Customary Succession Law In Modern Ibo Land; Judicial And Legislative Dimension In Focus

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 of succession is all about the transfer or devolution of property on the death of the owner[1]. It is the manner or form by which property devolves. Though there may not have been any law or statute enacted by a legislature for this purpose, yet each community have had their own beliefs and practices regulating same. Thus, it was held,[2] …