Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka vs Malevige Wimaladasa De Silva – SC/APPEAL/61/2018-2025

In the case between Prof. I.K. Perera, Vice Chancellor of Sabaragamuwa University (Plaintiff-Appellant-Respondent), and DC BALANGODA M/2900 Malevige Wimaladasa De Silva (1st Defendant-Respondent), the central issues concerned the alleged breach of a construction contract by the defendant, the authenticity and interpretation of document P17 as evidence of liability regarding a disputed second bill, and the awarding of a substantial monetary sum. At first instance, the District Court dismissed both parties’ claims due to lack of sufficient evidence. Upon appeal, the High Court overturned the dismissal and awarded the plaintiff a significant sum, relying primarily on its interpretation of document P17. On further appeal, it was determined that the High Court had erred in its interpretation of