In the trial court the plaintiff filed a suit against the defendant asking for the following reliefs:-
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1.
A declaration that the letter dated the 11th of September, 1985 purporting to terminate the appointment of the plaintiff as a Pen¬sion Accountant in the defendant company is ineffective and ultra vires the powers of the maker thereof.
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2.
A declaration that the plaintiff is entitled to his full salary and emoluments and all other entitlements from April. 1984.
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3.
An order directing the defendant to restore the plaintiff to his of¬fice and position as Principal Accountant/Pension Accountant.
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4.
In the alternative, the sum of N138,387.49 being special and gen¬eral damages for wrongful dismissal."
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After pleadings were filed and exchanged, the defendant filed a motion on notice dated 4th April, 1986 praying for an order -
