OLLENNU J.
The plaintiff, a quantity surveyor by profession, was employed by the defendant-company upon a written agreement, exhibit A, dated the 4th July, 1960, for a period of eighteen months, expiring on the 31st March, 1962. His said appointment was terminated by the defendant-company by letter dated the 16th February, 1962, with effect from the 23rd February, 1962. The plaintiff contends that he was wrongfully dismissed, he has therefore instituted this action claiming (1) a declaration that he is entitled to ownership and possession of a Jaguar motor car No. AG 8501, and (2) damages for wrongful dismissal.
There are two clauses in the contract of employment exhibit A which deal with the car No. AG 8501. They are clauses 4 and 5. Clauses 4 provides, inter alia:
“The employee after successfully completing his 18 months contract with the Company shall take possession of the car AG 8501, but if resigning within this period the Employee shall surrender the car to the Company”. and claus…