Kariyawasam Idipolage Leelawathie vs Sapu Arachchilage Ariyaratna – CA NO. 08/2000 F -2014

The case between Kariyawasam Idipolage Leelawathie (plaintiff) and Sapu Arachchilage Ariyaratna (defendant) addressed the issue of declaration of title to a piece of land. It was held that the appellant (defendant) failed to prove prescriptive title on a balance of probabilities, and therefore the appeal was dismissed, reaffirming the principle that prescriptive title must be established by cogent evidence. This decision relied on the evaluation of the evidence presented at trial and underscored that appellate review would not disturb the factual findings of the trial court absent demonstrated error or insufficiency of the evidence.

Upaly Abeyrathne J. — Upon review of the trial proceedings and judgment of the Additional District Judge, as well as consideration of the evidence, it was de