Liyanage vs Keerthiratne and others – CA 999/2000-2013

In the case between Samitha Liyanage (2nd Plaintiff-Appellant) and H.D. Piyaratne (10th Defendant-Appellant/Respondent), among others, the court addressed the issue of the legitimacy of the 10th defendant, H.D. Piyaratne, and his entitlement to a share in the disputed property. The court held that the legitimacy of the 10th defendant as a child of Robes and Yasohamy should remain undisturbed and that the previously awarded share (1/11) in his favor, as determined by the District Judge of Colombo on 16.11.2000, should be preserved. The case reaffirmed the principle that a party’s right to property is established through legitimacy within family lineage, and procedural withdrawals during appellate proceedings do not alter a validly pronounced judgment. The decision relied on the parties’ con