MERIGA SHEIMAWU vs. MAHAMI BUKARI FUSEINI

On 27 April, 2016 the Plaintiff herein instituted the instant action against the Defendant herein. The following reliefs were sought by the Plaintiff: 1. Specific performance of the agreement entered into by the Plaintiff and the Defendant on the 12th day of February, 2016. 2. Interest on the amount of money entered into on the 12th day of February, 2016. 3. Cost of legal fees. After unsuccessful attempts to serve the Defendant with the writ of summons and the statement of claim, the plaintiff applied to the Court for an order for Substituted Service of the processes on the Defendant herein. Upon service of the writ of summons and statement of claim by substitution, Sambian & Co entered conditional appearance on behalf of the defendant. The Defendant did not set aside the writ of summons and statement of claim neither did he file a defence. Consequently, the plaintiff filed a motion on notice for judgment in default of defence on 18/07/2016, with a return date of 1/08/2016. The...