Shanthi Abeysekara, S.E. Silva, W. Premathilake vs Jayamannage Wimalawathie – CA PHC NO. 79/2007-2013

In the case between Shanthi Abeysekara, S.E. Silva, W. Premathilake (Appellants) and Jayamannage Wimalawathie (Respondent), the court addressed whether an appeal should be allowed to proceed after the appellants failed to deposit brief fees as ordered. It was held that the failure to comply with the court’s directive to deposit the requisite fees warranted rejection of the appeal. The principle reaffirmed is that adherence to procedural orders, such as payment of required fees, is essential to maintain the appeal process. Reliance was placed on established court procedures regarding appeal requirements, underscoring that appeals may be rejected for non-compliance with such orders.

A.W.A Salam J. — It was determined that, although proper notices had been served to the appellants to deposi