Court of Appeal 27th February, 2006.
Justices: Baba Alkali Ba'aba, JCA, Abubakar Abdulkadir Jega, JCA
Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, JCA
Subject Matter(s):
Burden of Proof Is on Him Who Asserts and Not He Denied
Need for Personal Service of a Notice of Acquisition
Publication in Gazette Does Not Constitute Sufficient Notice of Revocation or Acquisition
Where Acquired Land Ceases to Be Under Acquisition It Reverts to Original Owner
Procedure in Statue Must Be Followed
The Courts Are to Construe Strictly Against an Acquiring Authority and Sympathetically in Favour of Citizens
Final Order: Appeal Allowed