Duration of the appointment of a University Professor (NCLR)
Duration of the appointment of a University Professor – COURT HOLDING In accordance with the practice of universities, the appointment of a professor is until retirement and is not subject to confirmation after an initial probationary period Oyenuga and Four Others v. Ife University Provisional Council (1964) NCLR (page 7, lines 27-31) H.C. (West) Related […]
Interpretation of Documents and Intention (NCLR)
Interpretation of Documents and Intention – COURT HOLDING The cardinal presumption in the interpretation of documents is that the parties have intended what they have in fact said Oyenuga and Four Others v. Ife University Provisional Council (1964) NCLR (page 8, lines 18-25) H.C. (West) Related aspect of Law: Contract Facts of the Case The […]
Employment termination after reasonable notice (period of notice already fixed)
Employment termination after reasonable notice – COURT HOLDING Where a contract of employment empowers an employer to terminate an employee’s appointment on giving a stated period of notice, a term will not be implied into the contract to enable termination after reasonable notice. Oyenuga and Four Others v. Ife University Provisional Council (1964) NCLR (page […]