Mahepala Edirisinghe vs M.K. Chandradasa – 781/88-2011

In the case between Mahepala Edirisinghe of Meegahatenne (Plaintiff/Appellant) and M.K. Chandradasa of Botalawala, Meegahatenne (Defendant/Respondent), the court addressed the issue of inheritance rights over the land known as “Dawatagahawatte” located in the Kalutara district. It was held that the original owner, Allis Appu, had four children, and not two as asserted by the plaintiff, determining the distribution of the intestate estate accordingly. The principle reaffirmed is that findings of fact by the trial judge, grounded in documentary and testimonial evidence, ought not to be interfered with on appeal unless a clear miscarriage of justice is demonstrated. Reliance was placed on marriage certificates and witness testimony, emphasizing judicial deference to the trial court’s factual