Adlin Fernando and Another v. Lionel Fernando and Others – sllr 1995 volume 2 page 025

In the case between Adlin Fernando and Another (petitioners/donors) and Lionel Fernando and Others (respondents/beneficiaries), the court addressed the validity and revocation of deeds of gift allegedly executed under deceit, as well as the procedural challenges concerning misjoinder of parties and causes of action under the Civil Procedure Code. The court held that objections for misjoinder must be raised prior to the hearing and in accordance with prescribed procedures, including the filing of a motion and accompanying memorandum. Non-compliance with these procedural requirements by the respondents resulted in the District Judge’s order (dated 24.7.87) being set aside, allowing the revision application with costs and binding the parties in the related appeal application. The decision rea