J.H. Narith vs B.K.L Dias – CA PHC 164/2006-2013

The case between J.H. Narith and B.K.L. Dias, Municipal Council, Anuradhapura, addressed the procedural issue of failure to comply with the court’s requirement to deposit brief fees. It was determined that the appellant’s failure to deposit the brief fees constituted a procedural default, leading to the rejection of the appeal. The decision emphasized the principle that compliance with procedural requirements is mandatory for the continuation of appeals and relied on established civil procedure rules, underscoring the necessity of adhering to court-ordered prerequisites for appellate review.

A.W.A. Salam J. —
It was observed that the notice sent to the appellant had not been returned, and the appellant failed to deposit the required brief fees with the court. The findings established t