M.R. Sanjeewani Seneviratne and M.D. Chandrasiri Seneviratne vs M. Priyankara Samarajeewa – SC APPEAL NO. 140/2012-2017

In the case between M.R. Sanjeewani Seneviratne, M.D. Chandrasiri Seneviratne (Plaintiffs), and M. Priyankara Samarajeewa (Defendant), the central issue involved the determination of valid legal title and possession regarding Lot 9, which appeared in two separate survey plans and was the subject of conflicting deeds. It was held that the Plaintiffs established clear legal title to the disputed property through a properly registered deed, necessitating the Defendant’s ejectment and the awarding of damages and costs. The decision reaffirmed the principle that rightful title and possession are grounded in the clarity and registration of deeds, and that misidentification or duplication in survey plans does not override registered legal rights. This was determined by comprehensive analysis of t