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Sanneh VS Jammeh: Court Transcript (1952)
Date: April 24, 1952Aminata Sanneh brought her husband Sainey Jammeh before the Qadi of Bathurst and complained that Saniey refused to take care of her while she was sick.The husband denied the allegation and said that the wife used to put spell on him.
Hydara VS Mbacke: Court Transcript (1953)
Date: December 1, 1953The claimant, Isatou Hydara complained that her husband Ousman Mbacke accused her of fornication and criticized her ethnic origins. She cited these are the reasons she left the marriage and household. Ousman said that he did not ask her to leave. The Qadi ordered divorce and asked the husband to pay 20 pounds and 9 shillings to the woman and also 20 shillings each mon Show More
Jaw VS Jallow: Court Transcript (1927)
Date: May 19, 1927Kumba Jaw brought her husband Muhammad Jallow before the Qadi of Bathurst claiming that Muhammad molested and insulted her. The Qadi asked Kumba Jaw to return to Muhammad but she chose divorce.
Demba VS Jobe: Court Transcript (1954)
Date: March 30, 1954Mariama Demba brought her husband Muhammad Jobe and complained that Muhammad converted to Islam but after a month, he converted to Christianity. The Qadi ordered divorce.
Bojang VS Fye: Court Transcript (1927)
Date: June 2, 1927On June 6, 1927, Muhammad Bojang appeared before the qadi of Bathurst to enter a claim against his wife, Isatou Fye. He took oath that Isatou was "mischievous" and "uncooperative."
Njie VS Secka: Court Transcript (1954)
Date: December 19, 1954Muhammad Njie brought his wife Rohey Secka before the Qadi of Bathurst in order to divorce her. The Qadi ordered divorce and asked the husband to pay the wife the remainder of the dowry.
Faal VS Darbo: Court Transcript (1927)
Date: August 16, 1927Njagga Faal brought his wife Aminata Darbo before the Qadi of Bathurst asking for a divorce and requesting the return of or right to all the money and property he had given to her, her relatives and friends. Aminata in her defense rejected most of what Njagga claimed. The Qadi ordered divorce and asked the wife to return five pounds and 10 shillings to the husband.
Badjie VS Sarr: Court Transcript (1952)
Date: March 27, 1952Sainabou Badjie brought her husband Mansour Sarr before the Qadi claiming that he refused to sleep with her and also refused to maintain her. The Qaid advised them to reconcile.
Fofana VS Senghor:Court Transcript (1952)
Date: July 21, 1952Awa Fofana brought her husband Mukhtarr Senghor before the Qadi of Bathurst and complained that her husband Mukhtarr did not cloth and maintain her well. Mukhtarr refuted Awa's claims but the Qadi ordered Mukhtarr to pay for the maintenance of the children and referred them to the Police Court.
Njie VS Fatoumata: Court Transcript (1952)
Date: May 27, 1952Fatoumata Sawo brought her husband Ekeri Njie to claim for her maintenance, remainder of her dowry, and money he promised to give her. The Qadi asked Ekeri to give Fatoumata the money and marriage should continue.
Sowe VS Sanneh: Court Transcript (1952)
Date: May 20, 1952Fatou Sowe came to court so that her husband Abicks Sanneh could return her to Kaolack, Senegal.
