Handun Pathiraja Mudiyanselage Gayathri Niroshani Pathiraja vs Aluth Muhandiramlage Siripala and A.D. Sirisena (Deceased) – CA CASE NO. 920/2000-2000

The case between Handun Pathiraja Mudiyanselage Gayathri Niroshani Pathiraja (a minor represented by guardian) and Aluth Muhandiramlage Siripala (lorry driver) with A.D. Sirisena (deceased lorry owner) addressed the issue of liability and quantum of damages for personal injuries and the loss of maternal care/support following a vehicular accident attributed to the negligence of the first defendant. It was determined that the defendants were liable for the accident, and the minor plaintiff was entitled to damages for both personal injury and the deprivation of maternal care and support. The ruling reaffirmed the principle that minors of tender years are not to be imputed with contributory negligence and that criminal convictions can be considered as evidence in subsequent civil liability pr