Asarappulige Solomon vs Herath Mudiyanselage Senaratne et al. – SC APPEAL 113/2010-2021

In the case between Asarappulige Solomon (substituted by Asarappulige Sisira Priyantha) and Herath Mudiyanselage Senaratne and others, the issue addressed was whether the Plaintiff had satisfactorily established title and devolution of title to a 2-acre parcel of land known as “Ihalawatte” sufficient to justify a partition. It was determined that the Plaintiff failed to prove a valid chain of title, including through deeds, crown grant, and a mortgage bond, which contained discrepancies in the description of the land. The principle affirmed is that the amalgamation of distinct land parcels without sufficient evidentiary support cannot form the basis for a partition action. The decision relied on established requirements for proving title in partition proceedings and underscores the necessi