Facts:

The appellant was the plaintiff at the Calabar High Court of Cross River State. He brought the suit for and on behalf of Ndoma-Egba, Ebri & Co. (hereinafter referred to as the ‘law firm’). He claimed against the respondent, as the defendant for the following:

“(i) The sum of N331,000.00 (Three hundred and thirty one thousand naira) unlawfully withdrawn from the plaintiff’s current account No 05756 as a result of the defendant’s negligence and collusion.

(ii) Interest on the principal sum calculated at the rate of 52% from the date of withdrawal until judgment.

(iii) N5 million (Five million naira) being general damages for breach of contract, negligence for breach of contract, negligence and loss of reputation”.