Answer to Question #193431 in Law for Lesedi

Question

Prescription of a debt or a claim is unknown in customary law. Evaluate this statement. (5 Marks )

Answer 1

In some cases, the customary laws are used in marriages. As such, both families involved must agreement which is legal. In payment, the transfer of property between the two houses must be reasonable and for a just cause. With respect to the customary laws, the transfer cannot be made arbitrary, thus the family head may consult the members of the house. In this, the claim that a debt has been prescribed is invalid. In other words, is no such a thing as prescription in