ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1945, this book was written at a time when an increasing European influence was affecting customary law in what was Tanganyika and this volume records different aspects of customary law such as inheritance, matrimony, divorce, property and the courts. Tribal structure in Uhaya is also discussed and a list of clans provided.

chapter |58 pages

Inheritance

chapter |19 pages

Brideprice. (Makula)

chapter |16 pages

Marriage. (Bushwere)

chapter |19 pages

Divorce. (Kutambya).

chapter |117 pages

Law of Property.

chapter |12 pages

Courts.