Gerty Suriya Arachchi vs Siyabalagoda Kandamithge Jayath Chaminda – CA PHC 161/2005-2012

In the case between Gerty Suriya Arachchi (Appellant) and Siyabalagoda Kandamithge Jayath Chaminda and Siyabalagoda Kandamithge Buddhapala (Respondents), the court considered procedural compliance concerning the payment of appeal brief fees. It was held that failure to deposit the required fees following due notice results in dismissal of the appeal as stipulated by Rule 13(b) of the preparation of appeal brief—Court of Appeal—1978. The ruling reaffirmed the importance of strict adherence to procedural rules in appellate practice, emphasizing that compliance with statutory timelines and directions by the court is mandatory for the continuation of appeals.

A.W.A. Salam J. — It was determined that a notice was issued by registered post to the appellant, requiring payment of brief fees on o