Udugamkorale v. Mary Nona and Another – sllr 2003 volume 2 page 007

In the case between the plaintiff-appellant and the 1st and 2nd defendant-respondents, the court examined whether the plaintiff-appellant’s tenant had sublet the premises without proper authorization, alongside issues relating to the clarity of the issues stated in the original judgment and the delay in delivering the District Court’s decision. The District Court had previously found in favor of the plaintiff-appellant, holding that unauthorized subletting had indeed occurred and that the tenant’s defense was unsupported by credible evidence, such as rent receipts. The Court of Appeal subsequently set aside this decision, citing unclear issues and judicial delay. Upon further review, the Supreme Court determined that the District Court’s reasoning was, in substance, clear and adequate as p