May 2015
Easements
A party claiming a prescriptive easement has the burden of proving all elements by clear and convincing evidence.
Bundy v. Shirley, Op. No. 27520 (S.C. Sup. Ct. filed May 6, 2015) (Shearouse Adv. Sh. No. 18 at 12).
April 2015
Developed Land
Based on its plain and ordinary meaning, the term “developed” requires affirmative acts on the part of the owner to transfer property from raw land to a more improved state.
Hanold v. Watson’s Orchard Property Owners Association, Inc., Op. No. 5312 (S.C. Ct. App. filed April 15, 2015) (Shearouse Adv. Sh. No. 15 at 31).