Patakaragedera Kirineris v Daulkaragedera Siriya et. al. – CA NO.972/99-1999

In the case between Patakaragedera Kirineris (substituted-plaintiff, representing the original plaintiff) and Daulkaragedera Siriya (deceased), Daulkaragedera Abiththa, Daulkaragedera Sirimalee, Daulkaragedera Carolis (and substitutes), the court addressed the entitlement to a share in the property known as “Sellegewatta,” focusing on issues of adverse possession and ouster. It was held that the substituted-plaintiff’s entitlement could not be established due to absence of credible evidence of possession or enjoyment, as claimed by the defense, reaffirming that appellate courts should defer to trial courts’ factual findings unless clear error is demonstrated. The decision relied on established legal principles regarding possession, ouster, and the standard of appellate review, emphasizing