IBRAHIM SHATA BDLIYA, J.C.A. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): This is an appeal against the judgment of the Kano State High Court of Justice (hereinafter referred to as the lower Court) in suit No. K/519/2013, delivered on the 6th of February, 2014. By a Writ of Summons the respondent, as plaintiff, instituted suit No. K/519/2013 against the appellant (as defendant) at the lower Court, claiming as follows:
WHEREOF the plaintiff claims against the defendant (Jointly and Severally) for:
i. The sum of N104,145,902.58 being the principal amount plus interest as at 30th September, 2013.
ii. 26% interest on the said loan from 1st October, 2013 until judgment.
iii. 10% Court interest from the date of judgment until the entire amount is liquidated.
Dated this 28th day of October, 2013
Upon an application by the respondent, the suit was placed on the Undefended List, and marked accordingly. The marked Writ together with the supporting affidavit were served on the appellant. The appellant filed a N…