Ashanti (1929) - Page 25 - Source Library


XXI.	History and Constitution of Kumawu . . .	217
XXII.	History and Constitution of Mampon . . .	235
XXIII.	History and Constitution of Nsuta . . .	256
XXIV.	Komfo Anotche A legendary high priest and statesman who was the primary advisor to King Osei Tutu I and co-founder of the Ashanti Empire. . . . .	270
XXV.	Law and Procedure (Introductory) . .	285
XXVI.	Law and Procedure: Sins or Tribal Taboos original Twi: Oman Akyiwadie. Murder and Suicide . .	294
XXVII.	Law and Procedure: Sins or Tribal Taboos original Twi: Oman Akyiwadie. Certain "Sexual Offenses" . .	304
XXVIII.	Law and Procedure: Sins or Tribal Taboos original Twi: Oman Akyiwadie. Certain Forms of Abuse: Assault; Stealing; The Invocation of a Curse upon the Chief; Treason and Cowardice . .	309
XXIX.	Law and Procedure: Witchcraft; The Violation of any other Tribal Taboo; Non-compliance with any Law or Command, the observance of which was required by the "Oath" In Ashanti law, "taking the oath" was a formal way to initiate a legal case by speaking a forbidden word or referencing a past tragedy. . . .	313
XXX.	Law and Procedure: Household Cases original Twi: Efiesem. Theft . . . .	317
XXXI.	Law and Procedure: Household Cases original Twi: Efiesem. Slander, Abuse, Tale-bearing, Assault . .	326
XXXII.	Law and Procedure: Household Cases original Twi: Efiesem. The Law of Property and Testamentary Disposition The legal act of arranging the distribution of one's property after death, such as through a will. .	330
XXXIII.	Law and Procedure: Land Tenure and Alienation The legal transfer of ownership of land or property to another person or group. .	340
XXXIV.	Law and Procedure: Household Cases original Twi: Efiesem. Pawning Debt bondage, where a person is held as security for a loan., Loans, Suretyships The state of being responsible for another person's debts or obligations., and Recovery of Debt	367
XXXV.	Law and Procedure: The Sanctions in Ashanti Law	372
XXXVI.	Law and Procedure: Procedure in the Chief's Court and in Household Cases original Twi: Efiesem .	379
XXXVII.	Law and Procedure: Ordeals Ancient judicial practices where an accused person was subjected to a painful or dangerous test to determine guilt or innocence through divine intervention. . . . .	392
XXXVIII.	Conclusions: Some Basic Principles of the Ashanti Constitution . . . .	398

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