D. A. R. ALEXANDER, C.J.N. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): These proceedings commenced with an action in the High Court of the former Western State by the plaintiff (who is the appellant in the present appeal before this court) against the defendant (now the respondent) claiming 16,000 Pounds (N32,000) for "unlawful dismissal of the plaintiff from the employment of the defendant." The plaintiff, being dissatisfied with the decision of the High Court dismissing the action, appealed to the Court of Appeal of the former Western State, hereinafter referred to as "the Court of Appeal." The Court of Appeal allowed the appeal and held that the plaintiff was entitled to damages for wrongful dismissal, but adjourned to determine the issue of damages and later awarded the plaintiff N22,000 for the loss of salary claimed by him. The defendant, being dissatisfied with the decision (or decision) of the Court of Appeal to allow the appeal and award damages to the plaintiff filed an application f…
KIREN
V.
PASCAL & LUDWIG INC.
(1978) JELR 40856 (SC)
Supreme Court 24 Nov 1978 Nigeria
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Suit Number:SC.384/1975
Judges:DARNLEY A.R. ALEXANDER Justice of The Supreme Court of Nigeria
GEORGE SODEINDE SOWEMIMO Justice of The Supreme Court of Nigeria
AYO GABRIEL IRIKEFE Justice of The Supreme Court of Nigeria
MOHAMMED BELLO Justice of The Supreme Court of Nigeria
CHUKWUNWEIKE IDIGBE Justice of The Supreme Court of Nigeria
ANDREWS O. OBASEKI Justice of The Supreme Court of Nigeria
ANTHONY N. ANIAGOLU Justice of The Supreme Court of Nigeria
Counsel:Chief F.R.A Williams, SAN., (with him, Professor A.B. Kasunmu and Mr. Ladi Williams) For Appellant
Mr. M.O. Onalaja (with him, Mr. E.N.A. Akinade and Mr. D.O. Ajijola) For Respondent
Other Citations:KIREN v. PASCAL & LUDWIG INC. (1978) 11-12 S.C. (REPRINT) 56
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