Gunawardena vs Nanawansa – CA NO: 568/2000-2000

In the case between T. Gunawardena (Appellant) and P.H. Nanawansa (Respondent), the court addressed whether settlement of the dispute could be validly effected through payment of a specified sum via a cheque delivered by the respondent’s authorized agent. It was held that the dispute was concluded by full and final settlement upon the respondent’s authorized agent accepting payment in court, establishing the principle that settlement agreements approved and executed in court with proper authority and documentation constitute a binding resolution. Reliance was placed on the evidence of written authorization, the conduct of parties in open court, and fulfillment of procedural requirements, confirming that settlement through a duly endorsed agent is valid and enforceable, effectively terminat