Porage Nandawathie Perera vs Senadheerage alias Polwattage Samaranayake – SC APPEAL 162/2014-2025

In the case between Porage Nandawathie Perera and Senadheerage alias Polwattage Samaranayake, the Supreme Court addressed the issue of disputed land boundaries and conflicting title claims arising from an initially filed demarcation suit that evolved into a rei vindicatio action, along with the propriety of permitting a cross claim by the 2nd Defendant in these proceedings. It was determined that the Provincial High Court erred in its judgment by extending the issues beyond the trial’s scope and misapplying legal principles related to res judicata and objections of misjoinder raised after trial. The Supreme Court set aside the Provincial High Court’s judgment, affirmed the District Court’s original decision in favor of the 2nd Defendant, and awarded costs accordingly. This decision reaffir