Bangurah v Chief Brimawei (3 of 1925) [1925] SLSC 3 (27 April 1925)


Courts - native courts - appeals - right of appeal - Men de Tribal Ruler
cannot deny right to appeal to him from decision of Santigi or headman:
A Mende Tribal Ruler may appoint a Santigi or tribal headman to carry
out judicial duties on his behalf but cannot deny any person the right to
take his case directly to the Tribal Ruler, or the right to appeal to him
against the decision of the Santigi (page 125, line 40-page 126, line 14)

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