IGUH, J.S.C. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): In the High Court of Lagos State of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the plaintiff, who is now respondent, instituted an action against the appellant, who therein was the defendant, claiming as subsequently amended as follows:
"(i) The sum of N1,500,000.00 (One Million, Five Hundred Thousand Naira) being the cumulative amount of rent due on the premises at 13,Burma Road, Apapa, Lagos State for the period of 1st July, 1978 to 30th June, 1983 at the rent of N400,000.00 per annum from 1st July, 1983 until possession is, given up.
Particulars of Rent
Rent 1st July, 1978 - 30th June, 1979 N200,000.00
Rent 1st July, 1979 - 30th June, 1980 N250.000.00
Rent 1st July, 1980 - 30th June, 1981 N300,000.00
Rent 1st July, 1981 - 30th June, 1982 N350,000.00
Rent 1st July, 1982 - 30th June, 1983 N400,000.00
TOTAL N1.500,000.00
(ii) Alternatively a like sum for the defendant's occupation and use of the premises at 13, Burma Road, Apapa, Lagos State for …