Rajapakse Mudiyanselage Dharmadasa v. R.M.K. Suddahamy, et al. – CA CASE NO.20/2000-2000

The case between Rajapakse Mudiyanselage Dharmadasa (Plaintiff-Appellant) and R.M.K. Suddahamy, R.M.S. Wimalawathie, and R.M.S. Herath Banda (Defendant-Respondents) addressed the issue of whether the Plaintiff-Appellant possessed valid title to land described in the 1st and 2nd schedules of the plaint, and whether the Defendants held prescriptive or other title, particularly to Lots 3 and 4 on Plan No. 476/90. It was determined that in a rei vindicatio action, the Plaintiff bears the burden of proving clear title to property, especially when the Defendants are in possession. Ultimately, the Court held that the Plaintiff failed to establish title to Lots 3 and 4, but was entitled to judgment regarding Lots 1 and 2, as the Defendants expressly disclaimed any rights to those parcels. The deci