ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1953, this book records the Customary Law of the Sukuma tribe and discusses the differences in law whcih grew up in the various local federations, with the aim of unifying Customary Law for both the Tanzanians and European colonial authorities. The material is presented in short paragraphs which are connected logically to each other, but each of which can stand by itself if it should be necessary to quote it in a judgment.

part I|12 pages

Introductory: Land and People

part II|98 pages

The Law of Persons

chapter I|25 pages

Bridewealth

(Bukwi or Mpango)

chapter II|19 pages

Marriage

chapter III|29 pages

Divorce (Kulekana)

chapter IV|13 pages

Children

chapter V|11 pages

Guardianship

part III|40 pages

The Law of Property

chapter VI|23 pages

Land Tenure

chapter VII|9 pages

Cattle 1

chapter VIII|7 pages

Sale

part IV|19 pages

The Law of Succession

chapter IX|18 pages

Inheritance