Geekiyanage Thomas Singno Vs. Sembukuttiarachchige Hasala Premakumara – CA 1347/2000-2012

In the case between an unnamed Appellant and Plaintiff-Respondent (represented by Sulari Gamage), the court addressed whether the Appellant’s failure to pay required brief fees justified dismissal of the appeal. It was held that non-payment constituted valid grounds for dismissal under Rule 13(b) of the Supreme Court (Court of Appeal-Appellate Procedure Copies of Records) Rule 1978, reaffirming that adherence to procedural court requirements is mandatory for appeal proceedings. The decision relied on the aforementioned rule and clarified that non-compliance with procedural directions results in rejection of the appeal without costs, highlighting the importance of following established court procedures.

Upaly Abeyrathne J. — It was determined that the Appellant did not pay the required br