C.T.B. Wijerathna vs Srimathi Indrani Dassanayake – CA PHC NO. 294/06-2013

In the case between C.T.B. Wijerathna (appellant) and Srimathi Indrani Dassanayake (respondent), the court addressed the issue of whether an appeal should proceed in light of the appellant’s failure to pay court-ordered brief fees. The appeal was rejected on the basis that compliance with payment of brief fees was a prerequisite for proceeding, thereby reaffirming the principle that procedural compliance is mandatory for the exercise of appellate rights. Reliance was placed on court notifications and procedural requirements, underscoring that failure to adhere to procedural directives leads to dismissal of the appeal.

A.W.A. Salam J. — It was established that the appellant was absent and unrepresented at the hearing, despite prior notification to comply with payment of brief fees. Due to