| 11. | He was also elevated as a Judge in the Provincial Customary Court of Appeal for the Old Onitsha Province in 1898.
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| 12. | During the British Rule, they introduced the customary court system, with warrant chiefs who dispensed justice at that period.
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| 13. | The leaders retained importance after the " anlu " with Muana becoming a prominent judge in the customary court.
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| 14. | These issues, should a women try to seek justice, are often solved by customary courts, which promote family reconciliation.
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| 15. | Many issues that are still handled by the customary courts do not abide by these provisions or are unsure how to proceed.
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| 16. | In its application, the ministerial decree of April 8, 1934, organized the customary courts that were established for the purpose.
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| 17. | The judiciary is made up of the high court of justice and customary court of appeal and is headed by the Chief Judge of the state.
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| 18. | The judicial actions of chiefs and customary courts are not regulated by formal law, and defendants can appeal a verdict in the formal court system.
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| 19. | He is the head of the customary court and ex-officio member of the VDC . Six headmen are the chief's principal advisors.
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| 20. | The chief currently serves in the Customary Court of appeal and his brother, Kgosi Oscar Mosielele is the current chief of the village on his behalf.
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