Customary marriage

Sierra Leone — Supreme Court · 1970

Principle established: Parties to a customary marriage who jointly purchase real property through substantial contributions for their joint lives hold the property jointly and are equally entitled to its proceeds upon sale.

Sierra Leone — African Law Reports · 1970-71

Principle established: Where parties to a customary marriage purchase property in joint names through substantial joint contributions for their joint provision, the property is held jointly and each spouse shares in sale proceeds.

Zimbabwe · 2025

Principle established: Property acquired during an unregistered customary law union may be shared based on the principles of a tacit universal partnership, with apportionment reflecting the parties' respective contributions.