Kevitiyagala Vitanage Maheepala vs Kevitiyagala Vitanage Pedrick Singho – CA 551/96-2014

In the case between Kevitiyagala Vitanage Maheepala (Appellant) and Kevitiyagala Vitanage Pedrick Singho, Kevitiyagala Vitanage Wasanahamy, Kevitiyagala Vitanage Theminona, and others (Respondents), the Supreme Court addressed the question of whether an appeal should proceed despite extensive procedural non-compliance, particularly the repeated failure of all parties to pay brief fees as mandated by Rule 13(b) of the Supreme Court Rules. The appeal was dismissed on the ground that no party responded to multiple notices or paid the court-ordered brief fees, affirming the principle that strict adherence to procedural rules is essential for the continuation of appellate proceedings. This determination was made with reference to the Supreme Court Rules, highlighting the imperative for parties