Motley v. Williams

Clarence Williams appeals the denial of his motion to set aside the master-in-equity’s settlement order. We affirm. 1

FACTUAL/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

This action emanates from a dispute involving a 9.68 acre parcel of land in Kershaw County. In 1987, Clarence Williams’ father contracted to sell the plot at issue to Anthony Motley’s father. In 2002, Motley brought suit against Williams seeking transfer of the title of the subject property. 2 In his complaint, Motley alleged he was entitled to relief under the theories of specific performance, part performance, and adverse possession. In response,…