Chandra Vijitha Vidanage et al. vs Justin Hakmanage et al. – CA APPEAL NO 416/2000-2013

In the case between Chandra Vijitha Vidanage and others (Plaintiffs–Respondents) and Justin Hakmanage and Wijesinghe Arachchige Gkanatilake (Defendants–Appellants), the court addressed the issue of a monetary dispute relating to funds amounting to Rs. 700,000/- paid by the Insurance Corporation on behalf of the Defendants–Appellants. The procedural focus was on the request by the Defendants–Appellants to withdraw their appeal, with the consent of the Plaintiffs–Respondents. The appeal was accordingly dismissed without costs, reaffirming the principle that, where parties consent to the withdrawal and resolution of an appellate claim, the court may allow such withdrawal and return the case record for finality. The decision relied on procedural fairness in the withdrawal of appeals, emphasizi