Matharage Davith Singho vs. Weerappuli Gamage Gamini Ranaweera – SC APPEAL 56/2020-2020

In the case between Weerappuli Gamage Gamini Ranaweera and Matharage Davith Singho, the court addressed whether the execution and attestation of the original title deed (P6) satisfied the requirements stipulated under section 2 of the Prevention of Frauds Ordinance and the Notaries Ordinance. The core issue concerned the adequacy of evidence for due execution, particularly regarding signatures, attestation, and testimonial proof, in the context of the High Court’s reliance on a photocopy (V1) to find defects in the execution. The Supreme Court held that the original deed was validly executed and attested, with sufficient evidence provided by the notary and one attesting witness, thereby meeting the statutory standard. The principle reaffirmed was that satisfactory attestation by the notary