W.A. Sudu Maike vs. Widanagamage Guasekara – CA PHC 183/2006-2013

The case between W.A. Sudu Maike (Appellant) and Widanagamage Guasekara (Respondent) addressed the issue of whether an appeal should be proceeded with or rejected due to non-compliance with a procedural directive requiring the deposit of brief fees. The court determined that failure to deposit the requisite brief fees as directed led to the rejection of the appeal. This holding reinforces the procedural principle that strict compliance with court orders and procedural requirements is essential for the advancement of appeals. Reliance was placed on the relevant appellate procedural framework, emphasizing that non-observance of mandatory court directions justifies the summary dismissal of an appeal.

A.W.A. Salam J. — It was determined that the appellant, having failed to deposit the requir