Dona Baby Nona Welikala v. D.C.Avissawella No.13982/L – CA NO.501/98 F -2014

In the case between Kalubowilage Dona Nandawathie and others (Substituted-Plaintiff-Respondents) and Dona Baby Nona Welikala (1A Substituted-Defendant-Appellant) among others, the court addressed the issue of entitlement to and identification of title to specific lots of land demarcated by roadway divisions, as evidenced by Crown Grant and supporting title deeds. It was held that the plaintiffs’ claim to the entirety of the land, including the disputed lots on both sides of the roadway, was established in law and fact. The principle reaffirmed was that appellate courts should not disturb reasoned and factually grounded findings of trial courts unless they are demonstrably unsustainable. The decision relied upon the documentary and expert evidence presented at trial, relevant legal preceden