Weerakoon Malhamilage Karunawathie v. Siri Sena Palihawadana – CA 316/00-2012

In the case between Weerakoon Malhamilage Karunawathie (Plaintiff-Respondent) and Siri Sena Palihawadana (Defendant-Appellant), the court addressed the entitlement of the plaintiff to a declaration of title and ejectment regarding the disputed land. It was determined that the plaintiff established ownership through both a formal deed and prescriptive possession, notwithstanding the defendant’s contestations related to statutory land reform and property identification. The principle reaffirmed was that failure to properly frame or pursue issues regarding identification of the property during trial precludes subsequent challenge. Reliance was placed upon the weight of documentary, plan, and oral evidence, underscoring that certified plans and absence of actual contest on identity at trial es