CHIEF MADUKU WAGHOREGHOR & ORS V. JOSIAH AGHENGHEN
August 12, 2025MRS. OLU SOLANKE (ATTORNEY O. OBISANYA) V. G. SOMEFUN & ANOR
August 13, 2025Legalpedia Citation: (1974-01) Legalpedia (SC) 01123
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Fri Jan 25, 1974
Suit Number: SC. 259/1972
CORAM
TASLIM O. ELIAS, CHIEF JUSTICE OF NIGERIA
GEORGE S. SOWEMIMO, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
DANIEL O. IBEKWE, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT br/>
PARTIES
I. O. OLANIYONU
APPELLANTS
BRITISH AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. LTD
RESPONDENTS
AREA(S) OF LAW
LABOUR LAW -CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
SUMMARY OF FACTS
The appellant was promoted to the position of a staff manager but the terms of his employment relating to notice of termination remained the same, i.e. 3 weeks notice.
HELD
The court held that the termination of his employment with a 3 weeks notice was in accordance with the terms of his employment.
ISSUES
Whether Exs. C & M. did not constitute a contract of service between the appellant and the respondent which superceded the January, 1965, Agency Agreement between the parties (Ex. K).
RATIONES DECIDENDI
TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT.
CASES CITED
Not Available
STATUTES REFERRED TO
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