Kandage Don Nalini vs Sumith Mendis Rajapakshe – CA PHC APPEAL NO.109/06-2013

In the case between Kandage Don Nalini (Appellant) and Sumith Mendis Rajapakshe (Respondent), the court addressed the issue of whether an appellant’s failure to deposit brief fees as directed by the court should result in the rejection of the appeal. It was held that non-compliance with a court’s directive to pay brief fees warranted the rejection of the appeal, thereby reaffirming the principle that compliance with procedural court orders is essential to maintain appellate proceedings. Reliance was placed on the proper procedure and the impact of failing to follow court directions, underscoring the necessity for adherence to court-mandated timelines and instructions in appellate matters.

A.W.A.Salam J. — It was established that notice had been sent to the appellant directing the payment