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THOMAS BAAH
V.
CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF KOFORIDUA

(2009) JELR 64437 (HC)

High Court 17 May 2009 Ghana
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- The plaintiff issued a writ against the defendant seeking various reliefs, including a declaration that their appointment was permanent, a declaration that their transfer was improper, and orders for redundancy pay and outstanding leave e

Case Details

Suit Number:SUIT NO. INDL 11/2009
Judges:KWABENA ASUMAN-ADU
Counsel:MR. AMOAFO AGYEMANG FOR THE PLAINTIFF/RESPONDENT,MR. POLLEY HOLDING MR. ASANTE ANSONG’S BRIEF FOR THE DEFENDANT/APPLICANT

RULING

The plaintiff issued a writ on 26/02/09 against the defendant for the following reliefs:

a. A declaration that the plaintiff’s appointment as Human Resources Officer and Administrator was made permanent by the efflux of time;

b. A declaration that the purported transfer of the plaintiff by the Diocese to the Koforidua Diocesan office was improper and contrary to law;

c. The purported termination of the plaintiff’s employment by defendant was unfair;

d. An order for the payment of redundancy pay to the plaintiff in accordance with the provisions of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651);

e. An order for the payment of all outstanding leave entitlements due and payable to plaintiff under sub-part II of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651);

f. Compensation (damages) for extreme hardship and mental agony caused by the complainant and his family;

g. Damages for breach of his employment contract;

h. Cost

The defendant entered conditional appearance on 10th March, 2009 and went ahead to file motion on notice…

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