[2011]DLHC5693January 20, 2011High Court

SAMPSON ASARE vs. GRANITES AND MARBLES CO. LTD

The Plaintiff instituted this action against the Defendant on 3rd February, 2010 per Writ of Summons and a Statement of Claim. He, however, filed an Amended Writ and a Statement of Claim on 16th April, 2010 claiming against the Defendant as follows: i. 75 days (2 ½ month) Salary with Allowances for leave earned @ GH¢220.31 per month, making GH¢550.78. ii. Four months unpaid Salary arrears as follows: September, 2009 --- GH¢ 220.31 October, 2009 --- GH¢ 220.31 November, 2009 --- GH¢ 220.31 1st – 15th December, 2009 --- GH¢ 110.15 TOTAL --- GH¢ 771.08 iii. Plaintiff does not merit summary dismissal and, therefore, entitled to one month’s Salary in lieu of notice which is GH¢220.31. iv. Recovery of “Back Pay” for 5 years to compensate for “no increment in Salary” which is GH¢ 272.00 earned by staff across board. v. General Damages for wrongful dismissal in the sum of GH¢200,000.00. vi. Costs occasioned by this suit. The Defendant entere...