A. G. KARIBI-WHYTE, J.S.C (Delivering the Leading Judgment): This appeal is against an interlocutory decision of the High Court of Lagos State ordering the Appellant as defendant to answer the interrogatories served on him by the Plaintiff. The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division affirmed the order of the High Court.
The facts of the case are quite simple and are not disputed. The Respondent, who is the Plaintiff, is a limited liability company. It carries on business in this country at 4 Keffi Street, Lagos. as Project Development and Finance Consultants, The Appellant who is the Defendant requested the Respondent by letter dated 16th November, 1980, to arrange either a mortgage or a contractor finance for the development of his land situate and lying at 136 Lewis Street, Lagos, into an office block.
By an agreement in writing dated 25th May, 1981, made between the parties, Appellant appointed Respondent as his sole and exclusive project co-ordinator in respect of the development of the …