MUHAMMAD, J.C.A. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): The suit which gave rise to this appeal was instituted before the Kaduna State High Court No.4 on the undefended list procedure. The claim of the respondent as plaintiff against the appellants as defendants jointly and severally were for:-
"1. The sum of N531.471.00 being outstanding amount due from the defendants to the plaintiff on account of hotel bills incurred by the 1st and 3rd defendants as guests of the plaintiff in its Nicon Noga Hilton Hotel Abuja at various dates between 9th May, 1996 and 24th June, 1996 which said bills the defendants have failed, refuest (sic) and neglected to pay despite repeated demands,
2.2 I per cent interest on the said amount from 25th June. 1996 until judgment and thereafter at 10 per cent per annum until the judgment debt is fully paid.
3. Costs of this action.
Mr. J.B. Daudu (SAN) for the 1st and 2nd appellant filed a notice of intention to defend the action. The learned trial Judge took argumen…