Ranneththige Robert vs Weerappulige Wilson – CA APPEAL CASE NO. 12/2000-2013

In the case between Ranneththige Robert (substituted by Rannettige Thilakasiri) and Weerappulige Wilson with 31 others, the court examined whether the Additional District Judge’s judgment satisfied the requirements of Section 187 of the Civil Procedure Code, specifically regarding the duty to address all issues raised at trial. It was held that the judgment failed to answer the 45 issues framed and did not clearly state the points for determination or provide reasons for the decision, amounting to a violation of statutory requirements. The court relied on relevant legal precedents, emphasizing the necessity for trial courts to make reasoned and complete determinations. Consequently, the operative decision set aside the District Judge’s judgment and decree, directed a re-trial with expedite