Jayawardana Kankanamge Chandradasa vs Palliya Dora Hewage Dayarathna – CA 551/98 F -2012

In the case between Jayawardana Kankanamge Chandradasa (Appellant/Defendant) and Palliya Dora Hewage Dayarathna (Respondent), the court addressed the procedural issue of non-payment of brief fees and the Appellant’s failure to comply with Supreme Court Rules in prosecuting an appeal. It was held that failure to deposit brief fees and to respond to multiple notices constituted non-compliance warranting rejection of the appeal, while allowing for potential re-listing upon proper application. The decision reaffirmed the principle that procedural diligence is crucial in appellate proceedings, relying on Rule 13(b) and Rule 34 of the Supreme Court Rules, emphasizing strict compliance to ensure orderly administration of justice.

Anil Gooneratne J. — The findings established that the Appellant