P. Fracshida Charlotte vs P. S. Jennet Costa – CA 74/1998-2012

The case between P. Fracshida Charlotte (plaintiff) and P. S. Jennet Costa and J. M. Nimal Jayathilaka (defendants) addressed the issue of whether the damages awarded by the District Court for injuries resulting from an assault were excessive and justified, particularly regarding compensation for pain of mind, bodily injury, nursing care, and medical expenses. It was held that the assessment of damages by the District Court, including for pain and suffering, was proper and should not be disturbed on appeal, reaffirming the principle that compensation for pain and suffering is legitimate even if not precisely quantifiable. Reference was made to established legal authority (including Jayakody v. Jayasuriya), emphasizing that appellate courts should be cautious before interfering with trial-l