KUTIGI, J.S.C. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): In the High Court of Justice holden at Warri, the plaintiff's claims as endorsed on the amended writ of summons read thus: -
"(i) Declaration that the trial of plaintiff by the Disciplinary Panel/Tribunal set up by the defendant to investigate matters involving fraud and other associated criminal offences allegedly committed by the plaintiff is ultra vires the defendant, null and void.
(ii) Order setting aside the findings made by the said Disciplinary Panel Tribunal wherein the plaintiff was found guilty of committing fraud and other associated criminal offences.
(iii) An order compelling the defendant to pay to plaintiff all the entitlements including pension and gratuity forfeited by the defendant consequent upon the findings of the said tribunal/panel.
In the Alterative
(iv) An order reinstating plaintiff in the employment of the defendant authority.
(v) An order that the plaintiff's salaries from September, 1984 until the date o…