McClure v. Elliott

HOWARD, J.:

The South Carolina Department of Revenue (“SCDOR”) appeals the master-in-equity’s order extinguishing its lien on property owned by Feldor Elliott. SCDOR argues the master did not have personal jurisdiction to enter the order. We agree and vacate.

FACTS/PROCEDURAL HISTORY

In November 1998, Sandra McClure brought suit against Elliott, seeking to foreclose a mortgage McClure held against Elliott’s property. Elliott failed to answer McClure’s summons and complaint and a default judgment was entered against Elliott. The master ordered a public sale of the mortgaged property which was…