Yasoma De Rosiro v. S.N.A. Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., Peoples Bank and Manager, Peoples Bank – 596/99 F -2016

The case between Yasoma De Rosiro (Plaintiff-Appellant) and S.N.A.Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., Peoples Bank, and the Manager, Peoples Bank (Defendants-Respondents), addressed the issue of the extent of liability under a bank guarantee following disputed account reconciliations and calculation of amounts owed between a stockist and supplier. It was held that the trial judge properly assessed the evidence, documentary records, returned goods, commissions, and the credibility of both parties’ accounts, determining that there was no reason for appellate intervention. This reaffirmed the principle that appellate courts should defer to trial judges’ findings of fact, especially on evidentiary matters, unless clear errors are shown. Reference was made to precedents on appellate deference to factual findings