Poddagala Priyankarage Somapala, Walakada Gamage Priyangani Swarnalatha vs Dakumpitiya Awarige Karunadasa, Rathgama Daulkarage Dharmasena – CA PHC NO.154/2007-2013

In the case between Poddagala Priyankarage Somapala, Walakada Gamage Priyangani Swarnalatha (Appellants) and Dakumpitiya Awarige Karunadasa, Rathgama Daulkarage Dharmasena (Respondents), the court addressed the procedural issue of whether the appeal should be dismissed due to the appellants’ failure to deposit brief fees as mandated by court rules. It was held that, given proper notice was served at the recorded address and no notification of address change was received, the court’s requirements were satisfied. The appeal was thus rejected owing to the appellants’ inaction, underscoring the principle that parties must adhere strictly to procedural requirements, including fee payments, for an appeal to proceed. This outcome reinforces the significance of compliance with procedural mandates