A.M. MUKHTAR, J.S.C. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): In its further amended-statement of claim before the Lagos High Court the respondent who was then the plaintiff claimed the following damages:-
"Particulars of special damages
Fixed Assets:
DM N
Plant and Machinery
(DM1 N4.06) 5,473,380 222,221,922.00
Import Duty Clearing 338,997.00
Transportation Insurance 16,774.00
Preliminary Expenses 5,000.00
Generator 590 KVA
Generator 12.5 KVA
(second hand value) 250,000.00
2 No. Yamaha Water pump 1,800.00
1 No. 7.5Hp Booster pump 3,000.00
2 No. 2Hp Water pump
sub-mersible with accessories 8,880.00
Hand drill 400.00
Diesing machine 460.00
NEPA transformer 37,440.00
2 No. Water tanks 25,000.00
2 No. Oil tanks 25,000.00
Furniture and fittings 16,065.00
Current Assets:
Stocks - raw materials and packing
materials including corks
and laboratory equipment 842,828.00
Cash at UBA Otta 9,325.00
Pre-operation expenses 1.541.346.00
₦25,344,237.00
General Damages ₦4,655,763.00
Total ₦30,000,000.00"
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