DECISION
43. Whereas the plaintiffs have led sufficient evidence to establish their
claims, and whereas the defendants failed to lead any contrary evidence
notwithstanding all the opportunities given them, the Court decides that the
plaintiff shall recover from the defendants the sum of 255 Million Naira
being the balance of the AGO supplied to Shell on their behalf, interest at
the rate of 25% on the said sum up to date of judgment, Accountant’s fees of
12.75 Million Naira, and Solicitor’s fees of 25.5 Million Naira.
COSTS
44, The plaintiff is entitled to costs in this action. We take note of the fact
that the defendants even failed to pay the travelling expenses of the
plaintiff's witnesses who were re-called at their instance. The Chief
Registrar is to take this into account in assessing the costs due the plaintiff
applying the provisions of Articles 66 - 69 of the Court’s Rules of
Procedure.
45. This decision has been given in open court in Abuja this 18" day of
March 2011, in the presence of:
1. Hon. Justice H.N.Donli
san. Semensionaa .
Presiding Judge
2. Hon. Justice Anthony A.Benin
oes
Member
3. Hon. Justice Eliam M. Potey...0-.-sennne Member
Assisted by Atanase Atannon
-........:eeee Registrar
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