Domminige Siripala vs Layanal Ranasinghe – CA PHC 113/2012-2013

In the case between Domminige Siripala (Appellant) and Layanal Ranasinghe (Respondent), the court addressed the procedural matter relating to the withdrawal of an appeal by the appellant. It was determined that, upon the appellant’s application to withdraw and there being no objection from the respondent, the appeal was dismissed without costs. Further, the respondent was permitted to request withdrawal of the amount paid as brief fees. This determination reaffirms the principle that where an appeal is withdrawn with no opposition, the court will grant such withdrawal and may address issues related to ancillary costs or fees. The reasoning relied on established procedural practice, emphasizing judicial discretion concerning costs and fee refund when appeals are withdrawn without substantiv