Molagoda vs Gunapala and Siriyawathi – CA 1186/99 F -2012

In the case between Yahampath Arachchige Gunapala and Suriya Arachchilage Siriyawathi (Plaintiffs-Respondents) and Chandrasiri Bandara Molagoda (Defendant-Appellant), the court addressed the procedural issue regarding the failure of the appellant to deposit appeal brief fees due to non-receipt of notices, which were returned as the appellant had not updated the address on record. The court held that failure to comply with procedural requirements, specifically under rule 13(b) concerning the deposit of brief fees in appeal proceedings, warranted dismissal of the appeal. The principle reaffirmed is that strict compliance with procedural rules—including those related to the service of notices and maintaining an updated address with the court—is required to ensure the proper administration of