Siriwardene v. Wirawanathan – sllr 2001 volume 2 page 288

In the case between Siriwardene (Plaintiff-Respondent) and Wirawanathan (Defendant-Appellant), the court addressed the issue of whether the acceptance of a deed of gift by a minor constitutes valid acceptance and the consequent effect on title transfer. It was held that a minor with capacity to understand the benefit of a gift may validly accept such a deed, provided that the notary’s attestation confirms comprehension and acceptance. The court also found that prescriptive rights claimed by the defendant could not be established in the presence of evidence confirming tenancy and attornment to the plaintiff. The appeal was dismissed with costs, reaffirming the principle that a deed of gift executed to a minor, who accepts the gift with sufficient understanding, transfers title effectively,