Dissanayake v. Hemantha – sllr 2006 volume 2 page 012

In the case between Dissanayake (Plaintiff) and Hemantha (Defendant), the court addressed the issue of whether service of notice of application for writ of execution—specifically, notice served on the defendant’s registered Attorney-at-Law—constitutes sufficient service under the Civil Procedure Code, and whether such service satisfies legal standards in view of the audi alteram partem principle. It was held that service on the registered Attorney-at-Law is deemed effectual as if served on the party personally, thus validating the writ of execution and precluding the defendant’s challenge based solely on the manner of service. This decision reaffirmed the principle that parties are bound by acts done through their appointed attorney for the duration of proceedings, in accordance with relev