W. Chandrasiri Fernando v. Titus Wickramanayake and three others – CA 226/1997 F -1997

The case between W. Chandrasiri Fernando and Titus Wickramanayake with three others addressed the issue of land ownership, specifically whether the Plaintiff was the sole owner or merely a co-owner and if entitlement existed for ejectment and damages against alleged trespassers. It was held that the Plaintiff was not entitled to relief as sole owner due to evidence establishing co-ownership, reaffirming the principle that a co-owner may not claim relief against a trespasser for the entire property absent proof of sole ownership. This decision relied on examination of the trial record, evidence presented, and relevant legal precedents concerning co-ownership and possession, emphasizing that appellate intervention is unwarranted where trial court findings are supported by evidence and prevai