Kuruppu Arachchilage Malani vs. Padmakumara Sooriarachchi et al. – CA NO.844/97-2021

In the case between Padmakumara Sooriarachchi, Wimaladasa Gamage (Plaintiffs-Respondents), and Kuruppu Arachchilage Malani (1st Defendant-Appellant), the court addressed the issue of whether the District Judge correctly evaluated evidence regarding the devolution of title to the disputed land, specifically focusing on whether the original owner Phillip died unmarried and without children, which would affect inheritance, and the priority and validity of several transfer deeds. It was held that evidence did not establish Phillip’s marriage or issue, validating the District Judge’s finding that his siblings inherited the property. The priority was affirmed for Deed No. 14251 of 1986 over Deed No. 2708 of 1989, as well as the proper exclusion of Deed No. 14419 ([1V8]) in share calculation. The