Gamini Ranasagalla Corea v. Ernestina Corea and Others – sllr 1988 volume 2 page 200

Brief
In the matter of Gamini Ranasagalla Corea (11th respondent/appellant) versus Ernestina Corea and others, the court addressed the issue of whether the Last Will of Shirley Corea, executed on 20th September 1973, was duly executed in accordance with Section 4 of the Prevention of Frauds Ordinance and the relevant formalities. It was held that the Will was properly executed, and probate was granted to the petitioner executor, reaffirming the principle that presumptions favor the validity of documents when statutory formalities are observed (omnia praesumuntur rite esse acta). The decision relied on statutory requirements and case law, emphasizing the importance of sufficient compliance and credible evidence in testamentary matters.

Viknarajah J. — It was determined, upon comprehensive