G.P. Leelawathie vs Rajapaksha Mudiyaselage Lokumenika et al. – CA NO.753/2000-2000

The case between Gardiya Punchihewage Leelawathie (“Hemamalee”) and Rajapaksha Mudiyaselage Lokumenika (deceased), Rajapaksha Mudiyanselage Dhanapala, Kotawera, Pahalagama, Welimada, and others, addressed the procedural handling of an appeal withdrawal by the plaintiff‑appellant. It was held that upon formal application and confirmation of consent by the appellant present in court, an appeal may be withdrawn and dismissed without costs. The holding reaffirmed the principle that voluntary withdrawal of appeals must be confirmed on the court record and with the appellant’s explicit consent, consistent with established appellate procedure. The decision relied on the consent of the appellant and court practice, emphasizing the necessity of transparency and confirmation in the withdrawal proces