Lily Perera v. Chandani Perera and Others – sllr 1990 volume 1 page 246

In the case between Milleniyage Lilian Costa (substituted by the 1st respondent) and Chandani Perera and others, the court examined whether the Last Will (P1) of Omattage Ebert Perera was genuine or a forgery. The court held that the propounder of the Will bears the burden of proving it represents the true testamentary intent of the deceased and that all suspicions regarding its validity must be removed. The District Judge’s findings established that the Will had been validly executed, and no sufficient grounds existed to disturb these findings on appeal. The legal reasoning emphasized deference to the trial court’s assessment of evidence, and probate was directed to be issued in accordance with the District Court’s decision. The decision reaffirmed the principle that appellate interventio