Wilfred Lional Weerakoon vs Jayalath Arachchige Magilin Nona – CA NO. PHC 124/2006-2013

In the case between Wilfred Lional Weerakoon (appellant) and Jayalath Arachchige Magilin Nona (respondent), the court addressed the procedural issue regarding the necessity for an appellant to deposit brief fees as directed by the court. It was determined that, upon failure to comply with the directive to deposit such fees, the appeal should not be allowed to proceed and must be rejected. The principle emphasized is that adherence to mandatory procedural requirements is essential for the maintenance and continuation of appeals. The decision relied on established court procedure and practices relating to payment of court fees and emphasized the consequence of non-compliance in the appellate process.

A.W.A.Salam J. — The findings established that, upon issuance of a notice directing the ap