Jayathunga Kusumawathi vs W.A. Ariyapala – CA PHC 26/2006-2013

The case between Jayathunga Kusumawathi (Appellant) and W.A. Ariyapala (Respondent) addressed the issue of whether the appeal filed by the appellant should be maintained after the appellant failed to deposit the required brief fees as directed by the Court. It was determined that the appeal stood rejected due to the appellant’s non-compliance with the Court’s order regarding the deposit of brief fees, reaffirming the principle that court-imposed procedural requirements must be strictly observed for an appeal to proceed. This decision relied on the enforcement of court procedure and emphasizes that failure to comply with mandatory procedural directions results in dismissal of the action.

A.W.A. Salam J. — It was established that notice was issued to the appellant to deposit the required b