Raja Peruumal vs Godapitamadage Mala Nandani – CA PHC NO. 209/2006-2013

In the case between Raja Peruumal (Labu City Saloon, Biyagama, Malwana) and Godapitamadage Mala Nandani (No — 04/1, Minuwanpitiya Road, Panadura), the court addressed whether an appeal should proceed when the appellant failed to deposit the required brief fees. It was held that non-compliance with the procedural requirement of depositing brief fees necessitated the rejection of the appeal, reaffirming the principle that strict adherence to procedural rules is mandatory in appellate proceedings. This decision relied upon established procedural practices, emphasizing that appeals must meet all formal requirements to be entertained by the court.

A.W.A. SALAM J. — It was determined that the appellant was neither present nor represented at the hearing, and, despite notice being issued regard