Conch Creek Corp. v. Guess

Lewis, Justice:

This action arises out of the conflicting title claims of the appellant State of South Carolina and the respondent Conch Creek Corporation to approximately 398 acres of marshland in Charleston County. The issues arise under a demurrer to the complaint and involve the construction of a grant of the lands in 1845 to respondent’s predecessor in title. This appeal is from an order of the lower court overruling the demurrer and holding that respondent held title to the land in question. The question to be decided involves the recurring problem of title to tidelands in this State.

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