NNAMANI, JSC (Delivering the Leading Judgment): In this Suit which began in the Benin Division of the High Court of Bendel State, the appellant, who was Plaintiff therein, sued the respondent Institute claiming the following reliefs:
"(1) A declaration that the dismissal or purported dismissal of the Plaintiff by the Defendant as contained in a letter reference No. P.C. 1030/238 dated the 15th day of September, 1980 from the services of the Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research with effect from 15th September, 1980 is unlawful in that it is against the principle of natural justice, ultra vires, null and void and of no effect.
(2) A Declaration that the Plaintiff is still in the service of the Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research and is entitled to his full remuneration and leave Bonus from the date of the purported dismissal.
(3) A Declaration that the Plaintiff is also entitled to all his entitlements as an employee of the Defendant.
(4) A Declaration that the Plaintiff who …