Sri Lanka Telecom Ltd vs. Global ElectroTeks Ltd – sllr 2021 volume 2 page 342

In the case between Sri Lanka Telecom Ltd. and Global Electroteks Ltd., the court addressed whether the parties’ conduct after the expiration of a fixed-term telecommunication services agreement resulted in the creation of an implied contract and the applicable rate for ongoing payments. It was determined that a binding implied contract, based on the parties’ continued dealings, existed after the original agreement lapsed. The court further found that the plaintiff’s documentary evidence, such as invoices and bank records, was unchallenged and supported the application of the original contractual rates, as claimed by Sri Lanka Telecom Ltd. Alleged amendments to the rate by the defendant were not substantiated with credible evidence. The appellate court concluded that the lower court’s dism