ROWLAND, J.C.A: (Delivering the Leading Judgment): This appeal is from a ruling of Omorodion, J., of the Benin City High Court in suit No. 8/116/96 delivered on the 6th of February, 1997.
On the 15th of February, 1996, the Respondent took out a writ of summons in suit No. B/116/96 against the Appellant in the High Court of Edo State, Benin City claiming:-
(a) A declaration of the Honourable Court that the purported termination of his appointment vide the Appellant's letter of 9th February, 1996 is wrong, null and void and contrary to the rules of natural justice;
(b) An order directing the Appellant to pay his due monthly salary and allowances of N13,689.50 per month from 9th February, 1996 until judgment in this action and arrears of half month salary from 14th August, 1995 to 9th February, 1996.
(c) An order that the Respondent be reinstated to his position with effect from the 9th of February, 1996 without loss of either service or seniority.
In the alternative the Respondent cla…