Sri Lanka Savings Bank Ltd vs. Good Value Importers (pvt) Ltd – CASE NO. SC/CHC/APPEAL 33/2013-2022

In the case between Sri Lanka Savings Bank Ltd (successor to Pramuka Saving and Development Bank) and Good Value Importers (Pvt) Ltd and Good Value Distributors (Pvt) Ltd, the court examined whether certified bank records from computer systems are admissible as prima facie evidence under Section 90C of the Evidence Ordinance. The court further considered whether the Plaintiff/Appellant had sufficiently established the presence of arrears to warrant the recovery of a loan initially granted by the predecessor bank, and evaluated issues related to locus standi and privity of contract. It was determined that while procedural admissions and certified documentary evidence were offered, the deficit in proving the amount in arrears was significant. Upholding the reasoning of the Commercial High Co