Krishnan Nalinda Priyadarshana vs Kandana Arachchige Nilmini Dhammika Perera et al. – SC APPEAL NO. 68/2012-2012

In the case between Krishnan Nalinda Priyadarshana (Plaintiff/Respondent) and Kandana Arachchige Nilmini Dhammika Perera, Koddula Arachchige Lalith Perera, and Illukkumburaga Ruwan Kapila Nawasinghe (Defendants/Defendant-Appellants), the Supreme Court addressed the issues of dismissal of the appellants’ appeal, imposition of joint and several liability for damages, and the allocation of legal interest on a specified sum. It was held that the Provincial Civil Appellate High Court’s dismissal of the appeal was correct, and the 1st Defendant-Appellant-Respondent and 3rd Defendant-Appellant-Appellant were determined to be jointly and severally liable for damages. Legal interest on Rs. 2,000,000 was awarded from the date of the District Court’s judgment until full payment, aligning with the pri