E. SAPARA V. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

A. O. OBASEKI, JSC (Delivering the Leading Judgment): The appellant was in the service of the respondent for 17 1/2 years before her dismissal from the service. Upon her dismissal, she filed an action in the High Court of Justice of Oyo State at Ibadan claiming:

1. ''Declaration that the purported dismissal of the plaintiff from the defendant's service by a letter Ref. No. P4191/103 of 27th February, 1979 and the procedure adopted by the defendant in connection therewith were irregular. null and void and were contrary to the procedure laid down in the conditions of service drawn up by the defendant for their employees and, or were contrary to the principles of natural justice.

2. An order that the plaintiff be reinstated in her post as Kitchen Supervisor (Dining Room) with effect from 1st March, 1979 OR

Alternatively, the plaintiff claims the following as damages:

(i) Salary for 7 1/2 years ₦34,020.00

(ii) Gratuity at 60 years 5,832.00

39,852.00

(iii) Order for the payment of pension…