Hopman and Others v. Minister of Lands and Land Development and Others – sllr 1994 volume 2 page 240

In the case between Hopman and Others (Plaintiffs) and the Minister of Lands and Land Development and Others (Defendants), the court addressed the legality of a land acquisition, whether statutory requirements regarding boundary, extent, and purpose were satisfied, and the relevance of alleged mala fides tied to a government minister’s personal connections. The findings established that the acquisition complied with statutory mandate, with the purpose recognized as a public one within the meaning of the National Housing Act. Further, it was determined that delay or pursuit of compensation before the Board of Review did not amount to a waiver of the right to challenge the acquisition, and no evidence established mala fides. Reliance was placed on Section 49 of the National Housing Act and a