P.A. Chithra Malini vs Minuwangoda Multi-Purpose Coop Society Ltd – CA PHC APPEAL NO.25/06-2013

In the case between P.A. Chithra Malini (Appellant) and Minuwangoda Multi-Purpose Coop Society Ltd (Respondent), the court addressed whether an appeal should be rejected due to the appellant’s failure to pay brief fees by the specified deadline. It was held that the failure to comply with the court’s directive to deposit brief fees resulted in the automatic rejection of the appeal, reinforcing the procedural principle that compliance with fee payment deadlines is mandatory for the continuation of appellate proceedings. The decision relied on the procedural requirements governing appeals, highlighting that non-compliance with such orders leads to procedural dismissal.

A.W.A.Salam J. — It was determined that the appellant was notified by letter dated 13.02.2013 to deposit the requisite bri