Athukoralalage Don Aladin vs Ariyapala Gunasekara Aththanayake – CA 946/96 F -2013

The case between Ariyapala Gunasekara Aththanayake (Complainant–Respondent) and Athukoralalage Don Aladin (Defendant–Appellant) addressed whether appropriate procedural steps were taken by the Defendant-Appellant to substitute parties and prosecute the appeal following the death of the Plaintiff-Respondent. It was determined that, despite due notice, no substitution was effected and instructions to proceed were absent. The appeal was dismissed without costs, reaffirming the principle that failure to comply with required substitution procedures after a party’s death justifies dismissal of appellate proceedings. Reliance was placed on adherence to civil procedure and notification processes, underscoring the necessity for timely compliance with procedural directives to sustain appellate right