DR. A.A. NWAFOR ORIZU V. FRANCIS E.A. ANAYAEGBUNAM
August 4, 2025A.R. MOGAJI & ORS V. MADAM RIBIATU ODOFIN & ORS
August 4, 2025Legalpedia Citation: (1978-04) Legalpedia (SC) 03747
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Fri Apr 28, 1978
Suit Number: SC. 488/1975
CORAM
DARNLEY A.R. ALEXANDER, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
GEORGE S. SOWEMIMO, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
DANIEL O. IBEKWE, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT br/>
PARTIES
P.O. EWARAMI
APPELLANTS
AFRICAN CONTINENTAL BANK LTD
RESPONDENTS
AREA(S) OF LAW
EMPLOYMENT LAW
SUMMARY OF FACTS
The plaintiff made a claim against the defendant for the sum of N20,000.00 being special and general damages for wrongful dismissal from the service of the defendant company. The plaintiff also claims a declaration that the purported dismissal is wrongful, illegal and unconstitutional.
HELD
The Supreme Court held that the plaintiff must be deemed to have been in the employment of the appellants and thus entitled to his normal salaries and/or benefits.
ISSUES
Whether the defendant had been lawfully dismissed
RATIONES DECIDENDI
SPECIAL AND GENERAL DAMAGES FOR WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
CASES CITED
HANSON V. RADCLIFFE U.D.C. – 1922 2 CHANCERY P. 490 AT P. 507
STATUTES REFERRED TO
Not Available
