Chandrasiri vs. Rathwathi – CA NO.955/96-1996

In the case between Colamba Arachchige Chandrasiri (Plaintiff-Appellant-Petitioner, Lakmi Rubber Stores, Welipanna) and Panila Vithanage Rathwathi with Madduma Arachchige Kusumawathie (Defendant-Respondents), the court addressed whether the doctrine of laesio enormis entitled the Plaintiff to relief based on sale at less than half value, particularly where it was alleged the Plaintiff lacked knowledge of the property’s true value at the time of sale. It was determined that, consistent with established authorities and precedents, including both Roman-Dutch law and prior Supreme Court decisions, a person aware of the actual value at the time of transfer cannot successfully invoke the doctrine of laesio enormis. The evidence demonstrated the Plaintiff’s awareness of the value, rendering the c