Wijerathna Mudiyanselage Jayapathirathna v. Walasinha Sunil Chandrasiri De Soisa – CA 265/98 F -2012

In the case between Ashoka Exports and Wijerathna Mudiyanselage Jayapathirathna (Appellants) and Walasinha Sunil Chandrasiri De Soisa (Respondent), the court addressed the issue of an appeal pending before the Court of Appeal concerning a dispute between the parties. It was determined that the matter had been settled amicably, with the appellants agreeing to pay Rs. 100,000/- to the respondent, and both parties’ counsel requesting a termination of proceedings on this basis. The court held that, following the agreement and confirmation by both counsel, the proceedings would be terminated. This decision reaffirmed the principle that settlement agreements reached and recorded before the court may form the basis for final determination and termination of proceedings, emphasizing the binding na