JIMOH IKHILE V. FEDERALAIRPORT AUTHORITYOF NIGERIA
(2003) JELR 53788 (CA)
Court of Appeal
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CA/B/185/2000
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5 May 2003
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Nigeria
Coram
MUHAMMAD S. MUNTAKA-COOMASSIE, JCA (Presided) KUMAI BAYANG AKAAHS, JCA AMINA ADAMU AUGIE, JCA (Read the Lead Judgment)
Appearances
Mrs. E. E. Otoghile - for the Appellant.
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Mrs. E. O. Echebima - for the Respondent.
Judgement
<p><strong> AUGIE, JCA (Delivering the Lead Judgment): </strong> The appellant was the plaintiff while the respondent was the defendant in Suit No. B/808/95 wherein the appellant claimed for the following as per the writ of summons and amended statement of claim - </p><p>1. A declaration that the purported letter of termination of appointment of the plaintiff with the defendant dated 9/6/94 is null and void, the said purported termination being unlawful and contrary to the principles of natural justice and fair hearing.</p><p>2. A declaration that the plaintiff remains a staff of the defendant company or in the alternative that he is entitled to special and general damages in the sum of ₦1,000,000.00 for unlawful termination of appointment.</p><p> The lower court after considering the pleading, evidence and submission of counsel on both sides entered judgment as follows -</p><p> 1. “I am therefore satisfied...when the plaintiff was in the confirmed employment of the Nigerian Airport Authority Benin Airport, that it can be inferred …</p>