DOCKSIDE ASSO., INC. v. Detyens

This is an action to foreclose liens on the condominium units of co-owners who refused to pay emergency assessments levied by Dockside Association’s Board of Directors (the Board). We granted certiorari to review the decision of the Court of Appeals in Dockside Association, Inc. v. Detyens, 291 S. C. 214, 352 S. E. (2d) 714 (Ct. App. 1987). We affirm.

The trial judge ruled that the Board failed to establish its good faith in levying the assessments; accordingly, he abolished the liens. The Court of Appeals reversed, holding that the trial judge erred in placing the burden of proving good faith…