ABSTRACT
This chapter deals with the organization of the khoro and then touches lightly upon quasi-judical processes. The khoro itself, the most imposing feature of public life and the pinnacle of the cultural edifice, relies, not on force, but on friendly adjustments. khoro also deals with witchcraft, theft, assault, adultery, and other disputes; but its province in witchcraft and sorcery is limited and has only recently developed, theft and adultery do not lend themselves to its genius. If the arrangements or 'laws' of two institutions conflict in a case, as they sometimes do, the khoro is powerless to resolve the conflict; for law is not of an autonomous order. The khoro never levied execution in the past and it cannot do so to-day, but self-help is absolutely forbidden. The enforcement of khoro decisions is left entirely to the parties. The chapter examines some aspects of khoro control over mugome proceedings.
