Facts:

The respondent, barrister Akanimo brought two separate suits, which were subsequently consolidated before the High court of Lagos State against the appellant, First City Monument Bank for inter alia the sum of N374,175.54 (three hundred and seventy-four thousand one hundred and seventy-five naira fifty-four kobo) being the bill of cost for professional services rendered by him to the appellant bank in respect of a N3.6million (three million six hundred thousand naira) assignment of 2nd floor, Akuro House 24, Campbell Street, Lagos in favour of the appellant with interest at the rate of 43%