Walimuni Arachchige Jayathhilake vs Aruma Wedakarayalae Themanis – CA 962/96-2011

In the case between Walimuni Arachchige Jayathilake (substituted for deceased Walimuni Arachchige Dingiriya) and Aruma Wedakarayalae Themanis, the court addressed the determination of title to the disputed property and the right to eject the defendants. It was held that the plaintiff adequately established title and identification of the property through documentary and oral evidence, and the defendants failed to demonstrate any legal claim or support their defense by prescription or conveyance. The principle reaffirmed is that parties must assert and defend their interests at the appropriate stage of trial, and the appellate process will not entertain objections not raised by an aggrieved party. This decision relied on assessment of direct evidence and procedural regularity, underscoring