Ranasinghe v. Somalin and Others – sllr 2000 volume 2 page 225

In the case between Vincent Ranasinghe (Iddamalgoda Dissanayakelage Vincent Ranasinghe) and Somalin and others, the court addressed the validity of the execution of Last Will No. 357 dated 02.05.1982 by the deceased testator. The court held that the evidence presented, including the notarial and witness testimony, established the due execution of the will notwithstanding objections to minor procedural lapses, thereby entitling the petitioner to probate. The principle reaffirmed is that the presumption “omnia praesumtur rite esse acta” applies unless fundamental execution requirements are disproved, with the assessment resting on the balance of probability. Reliance was placed on authorities such as Corea vs. Corea, Barry vs. Butlin, and Tyrell vs. Painton, clarifying that substantial compl