litis contestatio in an action for malicious prosecution.

"This order pertains to the issue as to whether the cause of action for malicious prosecution, following the death of the Plaintiff abates or whether it is permissible for the Plaintiff’s heirs to be substituted in his room and place." 

W. L. M. N. De Alwis (Deceased) 

v

Malwatte Valley Plantations Limited & another  

 

SC/HCCA/LA No. 47/16