Radampala Gamage Nandasena et al v. Kulasiri Liyanaarachchige Ariyasiri et al – CA 1140/98 F -1998

The case between Radampala Gamage Nandasena (Plaintiff/Respondent) and Kulasiri Liyanaarachchige Ariyasiri (Defendant/Appellant) addressed the resolution of a civil claim stemming from a plaint dated 15.09.1994. The dispute, on appeal, was resolved when the parties jointly submitted a settlement in open court. It was determined that the Defendant-Appellant would pay Rs. 45,000 to the Plaintiff-Respondent as full and final settlement within six months, with the Plaintiff entitled to execute the decree without further notice upon default. The Court of Appeal, relying on the parties’ agreement, dismissed the appeal without costs and directed the District Judge to enter a decree consistent with the settlement. This decision underscores the principle that judicial recognition and enforcement ca