Chandananda Thero v. Kanameewela Sumanajothi Thero – sllr 1986 volume 2 page 181

In the case between Chandananda Thero (plaintiff-appellant) and Kanameewela Sumajajothi Thero (defendant) concerning rights of residence and maintenance within Sudharmaramaya temple, the central issue involved the application of Buddhist Ecclesiastical Law regarding temple property, priestly succession, and the extent of rights when a temple is considered Sanghika, i.e., common to the priesthood. The findings established that while a priest may have a right to reside in such a temple, the right to maintenance from temple funds did not automatically follow unless specific pupillary succession existed. The appeal challenging the right of residence and maintenance was dismissed, reaffirming the principle that individual priests, residing in Sanghika temples with incumbent’s consent, do not po