Jayasena Kolin De Silva vs Bank of Ceylon – CA NO. 669/99 F -2013

The case between Bank of Ceylon and Jayasena Kolin De Silva (2nd Defendant-Appellant), along with other defendant respondents, addressed whether the appeal filed by the 2nd Defendant-Appellant should be allowed to proceed despite his absence and failure to deposit brief fees as required by court procedure. It was held that non-compliance with procedural requirements justified rejection of the appeal, reaffirming the principle that adherence to procedural rules is essential for the administration of justice. The decision relied on Rule 13(b) of the Supreme Court (Court of Appeal Appellate Procedure) Rules 1978, with emphasis placed on the consequence of failure to comply with mandatory procedural obligations.

H. N. J. Perera J. — It was determined that the 2nd Defendant-Appellant was abse