Keangnam Enterprises Ltd. vs Milton Fernando – CA NO. 71/98 F -2014

The case between P. S. Indika (Substituted Plaintiff-Respondent, for the original plaintiff Milton Fernando) and Keangnam Enterprises Ltd. (Defendant-Appellant) addressed the issue of resolution of a claim following the death of the original plaintiff, the substitution of a legal representative, and the enforceability of a settlement reached between the parties during appeal. It was determined that upon the substitution of the plaintiff, a valid settlement was entered into, which formed the basis for resolving the appeal. The principle reaffirmed was that legal representatives may compromise and settle claims on behalf of deceased parties, with the courts having authority to record satisfaction of decree accordingly. Reliance was placed on the parties’ agreement and the procedural rules re