Ahamadulebbai V. Jubariummah

1960 Present : Basnayake, C.J., K. D. de Silva, J. and Sansoni, J.

AHAMADULEBBAI, Appellant, and JUBARIUMMAH,
Respondent

S. C. 414-D. C. Batticaloa, 1243/L

Interpretation of statutes- Definition of an expression in one statute--Applicability of it to the same expression when used in another statute.

 Appeal-Notice of tender of security for costs-Requirement of service on respondent in person-Distinction between" process" and "notice; "-Deposit of money as security-Bond relating thereto-Requirement of execution before the Judge or the Secretary of Court--Fiscals Ordinance, 8. 17-Civil Procedure Code,8s. 29,756, 757-Supreme Court Appeals (Special Provision8) Act, No.4 of 1960.

The definition of an expression in one enactment does not apply to the same 13xpression when used in another enactment unless it is so expressly provided. Accordingly, the definition of the word" process" in section 17 of the Fiscals Ordinance is not applicable to the same word in section 29 of the Civil Procedure 'Code.

Prior to the date when the Supreme Court Appeals (Special Provisions) Act No.4 of 1960 was enacted, an appeal from a judgment of a Distr

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