K.P. Sumanawathie vs Jayantha Jeewarani – CA PHC 204/2007-2013

In the case between K.P. Sumanawathie and N.P. Nihal (Appellants) and Jayantha Jeewarani and Janaka Udaya Kumara (Respondents), the court addressed whether an appeal should proceed when the appellants failed to pay the requisite brief fees as previously directed by the court. It was determined that non-compliance with the fee payment directive precluded continuation of the appeal, resulting in its rejection. The principle reaffirmed is that adherence to procedural orders, such as payment of brief fees, is mandatory for the prosecution of an appeal. Reliance was placed on procedural requirements stipulated in court rules, emphasizing the strict consequences of non-compliance.

A.W.A.Salam J. — Following the issuance of notice to the appellants regarding payment of brief fees and the appell