Kuruppu Arachchige Don Sunil Kuruppu vs Dinesha Shavithri Abeysinghe – SC APPEAL 05/2012-2024

The case between Kuruppu Arachchige Don Sunil Kuruppu and Don Punchisingho Abeysinghe and C. P. Morawaka addressed the issue of property title and adverse possession in a property dispute. It was determined that the evidentiary record, particularly regarding the absence of proof for adverse possession and the clear presentation of the deed, supported the District Court’s ruling in favor of the Plaintiff, thereby setting aside the appellate decision. The findings established that strict adherence to statutory requirements, including those under the Prescription Ordinance, was essential in determining the commencement and continuity of possession. This decision relied on detailed analysis of the factual evidence and relevant statutory provisions, emphasizing that procedural and evidentiary s