Independent Television Network Limited v. Godakanda Herbals Private Ltd. – SC CHC APPEAL 29/11-2017

In the case between Independent Television Network Limited (ITN) and Godakanda Herbals Private Ltd. along with Lelwala G. Godakanda (operating as “V.L.C. Advertising”), the court addressed whether an unwritten, continuing contract for advertising services existed beyond the expiration of a written agreement, and if the Plaintiff’s claim was substantiated by documentary evidence despite the absence of a renewed contract for the year 2005. It was held that the evidence, including running account statements and supporting documents, established an implied agreement by conduct, entitling the Plaintiff to recover outstanding payments. The court further determined that the defense of prescription was not applicable, as the action was instituted within the statutory period. This decision relied o