Principle

LAND LAW — Transfer of Title — Governor’s Consent Subsequent to Transaction Validates Transfer

Area of law
LAND LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Subsequent Governor's consent validates a land transfer, curing any prior lack of approval. The transfer is not void for lack of prior consent. The principle applies to land law under the Land Use Act. The rule prioritizes substance over procedural timing. Once consent is eventually…

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