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1. Transfer the right of custody to the plaintiff because the defendant lost that
right when she converted to Christianity. The authority is found in the book
of Tuhfah at page 125
“the condition of custody of children includes religion”
2. Retain Fatou Dembajang in the custody of her mother because that child was
born out of wedlock. This authority is found in a prophetic tradition where it
is said
“ lawful child is the child found in legal marriage whilst unlawful child is the
child born out of wedlock”
AL- MODAOWANA
3. That the defendant ISATOU Silva has the right to see her children at any
time possible i.e. Adama and Hawa
4. That both parents must join hands together for the welfare of the children
financially and spiritually.
5. That both parties have the right to Appeal to the Cadi Appeal Panel within
28 days of the judgment
This is the final Judgment of the Brikama Cadi Court. Signed by the entire
three Panelists:
(i) Senior Cadi Muhammed L Ceesay
(ii) Cadi Mustapha Sanneh
(iii) Cadi Dodou Barry
The Defendant, Isatou Silva (Michel) was dissatisfied with the decision of
the Brikama Court and Appealed to this panel- Cadi Appeals Panel with the
following grounds of Appeal contained in her notice of Appeal of 15 th March,
2011.