Rannalu Jayawathi Liwera vs. Nigamuni Jayawathi Mendis Abeygunawardane – CA PHC 166/2005-2005

The case between Rannalu Jayawathi Liwera and Naediri Methsiri Zoisa Siriwardane (Appellants) and Nigamuni Jayawathi Mendis Abeygunawardane (Respondent) addressed the issue of non-compliance with court directives regarding payment of brief fees and attendance at the hearing. It was held that the appeal should be dismissed under Rule 13(b) of the preparation of appeal brief (Court of Appeal-1978) due to the absence and lack of representation by the appellants, as well as their failure to pay the required brief fees by the specified deadline. The decision reaffirmed the principle that strict adherence to procedural rules is necessary to proceed with appellate matters. Reliance was placed on the mandatory requirements of procedural rules, highlighting the consequence of dismissal for non-comp