Ariyadasa Kadawatha vs H M Wilson – CA NO. 916/98 F -2011

In the case between H. M. Wilson (Plaintiff-Respondent) and Ariyadasa Kadawatha, “Samagi Traders” (Defendant-Appellant, later substituted by Hakmana Arachchige Somalatha, “Samagi Traders”), the court addressed whether the defendant occupied the premises as a licensee under revocable permission or possessed an independent right to occupation adverse to the plaintiff. It was determined that the defendant’s occupation was as a licensee, and upon revocation of that license, retention of possession lacked legal justification. The findings established that the plaintiff’s version of events was corroborated by documentary and witness evidence, including the uncontested revocation notice. The appeal was dismissed, reaffirming that a licensee is not entitled to remain in possession following a lawf