Bar Part I Land Law Practice Questions - Nigerian Bar Part I Nigerian Land Law Exam - Bar Part I Land Law Practice Questions - Nigerian Bar Part I Nigerian Land Law Exam

Question 1

Which of the following constitutes a primary source of Nigerian Land Law?

Nigerian legislation, Received English Law, Customary Law, and Judicial Precedents Received English Law and Islamic Law only The English Land Registration Act 2002 and the Law of Property Act 1925 Customary declarations of traditional rulers without statutory validation

Correct Answer:

Nigerian legislation, Received English Law, Customary Law, and Judicial Precedents

Question 2

To qualify as a Statute of General Application in Nigeria under received English law, what conditions must the British statute meet?

It must have been in force in England on or before January 1, 1900, and must be applicable to all classes of people or courts. It must have been expressly enacted for the colony of Nigeria by the British Parliament before 1960. It must be a statute regulating land registry procedures enacted in England before 1925. It must be approved by a majority of the State Governors in Nigeria under the Land Use Act.

Correct Answer:

It must have been in force in England on or before January 1, 1900, and must be applicable to all classes of people or courts.

Question 3

In the former Western Region of Nigeria, what is the status of received English Statutes of General Application concerning property transactions?

They were completely repealed and replaced by the Property and Conveyancing Law (PCL) 1959. They continue to apply concurrently with the Property and Conveyancing Law 1959. They take priority over local statutes in the case of any conflict. They apply only to transactions involving non-Nigerian citizens.

Correct Answer:

They were completely repealed and replaced by the Property and Conveyancing Law (PCL) 1959.

Question 4

Which received English statute governs transactions and covenants in land in Lagos State and the Northern/Eastern States of Nigeria?

The Conveyancing Act 1881 The Property and Conveyancing Law 1959 The Law of Property Act 1925 The Real Property Act 1845

Correct Answer:

The Conveyancing Act 1881

Question 5

What is the position of customary land law where it conflicts with the express provisions of a local Nigerian statute?

The statute prevails, and the customary law is void to the extent of the inconsistency. Customary law prevails as it represents the indigenous heritage of the people. The dispute must be referred to the traditional rulers Council for final determination. The High Court must apply the doctrine of equity to balance the two systems equally.

Correct Answer:

The statute prevails, and the customary law is void to the extent of the inconsistency.

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