Yasawathie Abeywickrama Weerasinghe vs Lcif Helling – CA 1303/1998-2012

The case between Leif Helling and Cristine Helling (Plaintiffs) and Yasawathie Abeywickrama Weerasinghe and Kumarapperuma Arachchige Carolis Gunapala (Defendants) addressed the entitlement to ejectment and damages following a property sale. It was determined that the Plaintiffs, having acquired title by notarial deed and supplemental agreement, were entitled to possession of the property subject to payment of the outstanding balance, but not to damages due to lack of proof. The principle reaffirmed was that a formal transfer by deed vests title regardless of full payment unless fraud or misrepresentation is demonstrated. The decision was based on established Sri Lankan precedents concerning title, prescription, and remedies after transfer, confirming that remedies for any unpaid considerat