W. H. S Soyza vs C. E. A. Perera – CA CASE NO. 895/2000-2013

In the case between W. H. S. Soyza (2nd Respondent – Appellant) and Nihal Arjan Perera (Substituted Plaintiff-Respondent, on behalf of deceased C. E. A. Perera), and H. M. P. Bandara (Defendant-Respondent), the court addressed the issue of the disposition of an appeal following a settlement reached between the parties. It was held that, upon parties reaching a settlement, the appeal could be withdrawn without an award of costs, and the case record returned to the District Court. This outcome reaffirmed the principle that where parties amicably resolve a dispute prior to judicial determination, the court will give effect to such settlement, emphasizing finality and efficiency in civil proceedings.

Upaly Abeyrathne J. — It was noted that both parties informed the court of a settlement, wit