Illeperuma Arachchilage Chithrananda et al. vs Dedduwa Pathiranage Rupika Chandrangani – CA PHC 01/2005-2012

In the case between Illeperuma Arachchilage Chithrananda, Jayakodi Pamanotti Appuhamilage Somawathi, Dedduwa Pathiranage Dammika Chithrangani Somadasa (appellants) and Dedduwa Pathiranage Rupika Chandrangani (respondent), the court addressed the procedural issue of non-compliance with directives regarding payment of brief fees and appearance in court. It was determined that failure by the appellants to pay brief fees as ordered and to appear in court warranted the dismissal of the appeal pursuant to rule 13(b) of the Supreme Court Rules. This holding emphasized strict adherence to court orders and proper procedural conduct, reaffirming the principle that non-compliance with Supreme Court Rules can result in the dismissal of appeals.

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